Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed Crosby would not play against
the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena when the Penguins
raise their Stanley Cup banner.
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Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel suffered an injury to his
ankle during practice Wednesday and needed help getting off the
ice.
Coach Dan Bylsma told reporters that Eichel was being examined
by the team's medical staff and did not know the extent of the
injury.
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The Boston Bruins will be without forward Patrice Bergeron and
defensemen Adam McQuaid and Kevan Miller for Thursday night's
season opener.
General manager Don Sweeney announced Wednesday the three
veterans will not travel to Columbus for the Bruins' game
against the Blue Jackets.
Bergeron sustained a lower-body injury and McQuaid an upper-body
injury. Miller underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his
left hand on Tuesday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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