PITTSBURGH (AP) – Cleared to play without a plastic apparatus protecting his lower face for the first time since returning from a broken jaw, Sidney Crosby said he’ll need a few days to adjust.
It appears he’ll get just that.
Crosby wore a traditional helmet with no mouth or jaw protection during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice Sunday. Like his teammates, Crosby figures to have at least a couple more practices before he plays in a game.
The schedule for the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins has yet to be released. The Penguins ultimately will end up with four or more off days after wrapping their series with the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
After playing a compacted schedule during the lockout-shortened regular season in which off days were scarce, the Penguins strive to make the most of their preparation time in advance of their first appearance in the conference finals since 2009.
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