The Pittsburgh Penguins will play a game without Sidney Crosby in the lineup for the first time in nearly three years. Head coach Mike Sullivan ruled the Penguins captain out for their contest against the New York Rangers as he continues to deal with an upper-body injury.

Crosby signed a two-year extension last September. He has repeatedly said he plans to only play for the Penguins. He has a full no-trade clause. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Penguins, wants him to be part of the organization for the rest of his life.

Sidney Crosby was on the ice during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex today, even though he wasn’t part of much of it. He appeared go through pre-workout drills without difficulty,