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Doctors won't perform wrist surgery on Crosby: Penguins

The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:30AM EDT

Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins poses with the Ted Lindsay Award for being voted most outstanding player in the league by the players, at the 2014 NHL Awards at Wynn Las Vegas. Tuesday, June 24, 2014. (AP / Las Vegas News Bureau, Steve Spatafore)

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PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby does not need surgery on his injured wrist.

Crosby dealt with a wrist injury during the playoffs, and a report out of Pittsburgh last week indicated he needed surgery to fix the issue in time for training camp.

But the Penguins announced Tuesday on Twitter that "after seeking additional medical advice, doctors have decided not to perform surgery on Sidney Crosby's wrist," adding that he will continue to receive treatment and be evaluated as he prepares for camp.

Crosby had just one goal and eight assists in 13 playoff games. The Penguins were eliminated in the second round by the New York Rangers.