Sidney Crosby out for playoff opener

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will not play in Wednesday's playoff opener, he told reporters. Crosby broke his jaw in a game with the Islanders on

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will not play in Wednesday's playoff opener, he told reporters.

#Pens Sidney Crosby said he is not going to play in Game 1 vs. the Islanders.

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 1, 2013

Crosby broke his jaw in a game with the Islanders on March 30, when a shot hit him in the face. He has been out since. Crosby returned to practice last week but has yet to be cleared for game action.