Penguins' star to miss All-Star Game

Posted January 21, 2008 10:00 pm

Associated Press

Sidney Crosby's sprained ankle has knocked the reigning MVP out of this weekend's NHL All-Star Game.

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed their captain on the injured list Monday, meaning he will be sidelined at least through the all-star festivities scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Atlanta.

Crosby, the leading vote-getter, injured his right ankle during the Penguins' 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday, and the preliminary diagnosis was a high ankle sprain. The ligament injury usually requires a long recovery.

Because there is still swelling in Crosby's ankle, he wasn't to be re-examined by team doctors until today.

Other athletes who have had a high ankle sprain -- it is common in the NFL -- say it is frustrating because rehabilitation alone can't cure it and considerable rest is needed.

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