Penguins mum about Crosby
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby didn’t practice Sunday, a day after leaving a team scrimmage with an undisclosed health issue.
Crosby, a two-time NHL most valuable player, scored before leaving the scrimmage Saturday. Coach Mike Sullivan declined to offer specifics on what happened to Crosby in the aftermath, saying he was ‘‘not permitted to comment.’’
On Sunday, assistant Mark Recchi sidestepped a question about Crosby’s status.
‘‘You’re trying the wrong guy,’’ Recchi said. ‘‘I think you know the league’s stance right now. Sorry.’’
The Penguins are less than two weeks away from facing the Canadiens in the qualifying round of the 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs in Toronto.