Overview
- Coach Dan Muse said Crosby will play Wednesday against Carolina after being placed on injured reserve on Feb. 25.
- His return arrives after about three weeks out, beating the team's minimum four-week guidance for the injury.
- Crosby sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Team Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal after a hit from Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas.
- Pittsburgh went 5-3-3 without him and struggled on draws at 41.0% since the break, while Crosby leads the team at 55.4% on faceoffs.
- No corresponding roster move is required to activate him, and the Penguins hold second in the Metro with an 81.8% playoff chance per MoneyPuck.