Crosby said Monday he noticed a recurrence of the problems that sidelined
him for more than 10 months earlier this year following a 3-1 loss to Boston
last week.

Crosby sat out Pittsburgh’s two-game road trip to Philadelphia and New York
as a precaution but said he’s noticed familiar symptoms during light workouts
over the weekend.

The 24-year-old former MVP said there is no timetable for his return but he
will definitely not play on Tuesday against Detroit.

Crosby has 12 points in eight games this season, but hasn’t scored a goal
since netting two in his season debut on Nov. 23 against the Islanders.

Crosby called the setback beyond frustrating but stressed it was important
to be safe.