Sidney Crosby out of hospital after jaw surgery

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out of the hospital after breaking his jaw Saturday. The Penguins confirmed on their Twitter

Due to his concussion history, Sidney Crosby's latest injury was of great concern :: Gene J. Puskar/AP

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out of the hospital after breaking his jaw Saturday.

The Penguins confirmed on their Twitter account Tuesday that Crosby had been released a day earlier. He will be out of the lineup indefinitely after undergoing surgery.

Crosby was hurt in the first period of the Penguins' 2-0 win over the New York Islanders when he was struck in the mouth by a puck from a deflected shot.

The Eastern Conference-leading Penguins, with 15 straight wins, play their first game without Crosby on Tuesday night at home against Buffalo.

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