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Sidney Crosby diagnosed with concussion

2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six

SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is presented with the Conn Smythe Trophy by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Sidney Crosby, in the midst of arguably the most successful year of his NHL career, has been dealt a significant blow -- on Monday, the Penguins announced he’s been diagnosed with a concussion.

More, from the club:

Crosby sat out Saturday’s preseason game vs. Columbus because he was not feeling well, and missed practice today to undergo concussion testing.

Crosby’s status will be updated when more information is available. The Penguins open the regular season Thursday night against Washington at PPG Paints Arena.

Sullivan added that Crosby’s concussion occurred on Friday at practice.

Crosby’s history with concussions is well documented. He missed 11 months of action in 2011 after suffering one during the Winter Classic, briefly returned, then sat out another significant length of time dealing with post-concussion symptoms.

He told reporters that, during what was a slow and lengthy recovery, he wondered if his playing days were over.

“I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I thought about it,” Crosby said, per the Globe and Mail.

Crosby, 29, captured the second Stanley Cup of his career in June, winning the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP. He then captained Team Canada to gold at the recently-wrapped World Cup of Hockey, and picked up MVP honors at that tournament as well.