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Sunday, 20 November 2011 16:04

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

The long-awaited return of Sidney Crosby will finally come.

The Penguins announced the team's captain will play his first game of the season tomorrow against the Islanders at Consol Energy Center at 7 p.m.

Crosby has not played since an 8-1 rout of the Lightning, Jan. 5. He has been sidlined since then due to a concussion.

Despite Crosby's absence, the Penguin are in second place in the Atlantic Division with an 11-6-3 record and 25 points.

In 33 career games against the Islanders, Crosby has 62 points (18 goals, 44 assists).

UPDATE: CBC will carry the game for a special Hockey Night in Canada.

SECOND UPDATE: Versus will carry the game nationally in the United States outside of the Pittsburgh and New York markets.

(Photo: Kathy Kmonicek/Associated Press)

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written by mtlkta, November 20, 2011 - 02:45 PM

So can we expect a season like Lemieux had in 92-93? Comes back from cancer and scores 160 points in only 60 games?

One can only hope I guess.

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written by cappster, November 20, 2011 - 04:28 PM

Man, this is so exciting and nerve-wracking. I so hope that kid is 100% and not any more susceptible to future concussions than anyone else.

Saw on NHL.com that Consol, as I type this, has structural engineers checking the building right now to see if it will be able to handle the noise for his big entrance, his first shift, his first shot, his first point...

Okay, way too corny, but c'mon, this long-time Pens fan is pumped!

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written by D Sanchez, November 20, 2011 - 04:30 PM

Yes! I guarantee MacIntyre will be dressed tomorrow to guard against any B.S. from the Isles.

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written by djbst75, November 20, 2011 - 06:15 PM

I don't know with Asham and Engelland I feel that Big Mac doesn't have to play.

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written by chuckinrlp, November 20, 2011 - 06:17 PM

Sidney who??

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written by djbst75, November 20, 2011 - 06:38 PM

wow chuck and the jagoff award goes to......

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written by GenoSid, November 20, 2011 - 08:32 PM

Hopefully, we'll see...

Kunitz - Crosby - Dupuis
Sullivan - Malkin - Neal
Cooke - Staal - Kennedy

I'd be very surprised if they break up the Malkin line, but who knows.

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written by chuckinrlp, November 21, 2011 - 07:18 AM

written by djbst75, November 20, 2011 - 07:38 PM
wow chuck and the jagoff award goes to....


That comment was meant to illicit a chuckle. Trust me, NO ONE bleeds more for the Pens than I do!

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written by djbst75, November 21, 2011 - 09:11 AM

well good then good.

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