Sidney Crosby on Monday underwent successful arthroscopic wrist surgery, Jim Rutherford announced on Tuesday morning.
The surgery was debridement surgery, which is performed to remove debris from the area.
Crosby's recovery time is expected to be 3-4 weeks.
Crosby is the fifth Penguins player to undergo surgery since the end of the regular season. Dominik Simon underwent left shoulder surgery in April to repair a torn labrum, and is expected to be sidelined until around November. Nick Bjugstad had spinal surgery on May 27 and was given an eight-week recovery estimate. Evgeni Malkin underwent surgery on his left elbow on Aug. 17 and was expected to be sidelined for just three to four weeks. Zach Aston-Reese underwent left shoulder surgery in August and is expected to be sidelined until February.