Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after he got caught between a pair of Devils in Tuesday's loss.

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The 37-year-old center left for several minutes after being involved in a collision with New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Erik Haula midway through the third period of a 3-2 shootout loss on Tuesday, seeming to favor his left arm. He returned several minutes later and took part in the shootout.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby briefly left the game in the third period while his team rallied around him to tie the game

Crosby collided awkwardly with Devils defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Erik Haula, appearing to injure his left arm before heading to the locker room. The Penguins captain was visibly in discomfort as he skated off, but he returned a few minutes later.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby did not participate in the team’s practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex Wednesday and is being evaluated for an unspecified upper-body injury, coach Mike Sullivan said.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is still being evaluated for the upper-body injury he suffered in Tuesday’s shootout loss to the Devils, head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed to reporters Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Wednesday, according to NHL.com's Wes Crosby.Sullivan didn't provide any specifics.