Penguins’ Crosby to sit 2 games

Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss two games as a precautionary measure because he has not been feeling well, the team said Friday.

The star center will miss Friday’s home game against Calgary and Saturday’s test in Columbus.

Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford said in a statement there is “no indication” Crosby has the mumps, a viral infection generally found in children that has hit several NHL locker rooms recently.

The Penguins said medical specialists recommended Crosby be held out for a couple of games following new test results.

Rutherford said they would have “additional test results in a few days.”

Crosby is tied for second in the NHL with 35 points on nine goals and 26 assists in 27 games.

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