OTTAWA -- Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby was diagnosed with a neck injury in the past several days while seeing a specialist in California. That was in addition to his concussion problems.

It seems this is not a career-threatening situation, and there are indications he could play again this season or in the playoffs if his concussion symptoms are resolved. Crosby, however, is seeking the opinion of one or more additional specialists, who will review recent test findings related to his neck and make recommendations. That could happen in the next two or three days.

"The good news is that Sidney is safe, doing well," Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, said Saturday night at Scotiabank Place after the NHL All-Star skills challenge.

"What they found, we want to make sure it's accurate. This week, we're probably going to know more."

Brisson said Crosby underwent an MRI and CAT scan. He added that Crosby's spine "is fine."

The Penguins released this statement:

"The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed. Those findings will be evaluated by independent specialists over the next few days. The most important goal all along has been Sidney's return to full health, and we are encouraged that progress continues to be made."

It is not clear why the neck injury was not detected earlier. And it also is not clear if it was a fracture or some other type of injury.

"It's a complicated injury," Brisson said. "I feel good [about] the fact that he feels better. I'm moving forward more than moving backward. Early next week, we'll find out a little bit more. I just don't want to speculate."

Asked if Crosby is upset that the neck injury was not diagnosed earlier, Brisson said, "I haven't heard that from him."