Patric Hornqvist News

The Penguins have activated Patric Hornqvist (lower-body) from IR.

Hornqvist missed the last 10 games with a lower-body injury but it looks like he's ready to return to the lineup on Saturday. Hornqvist will likely play in the Penguins' top-6 upon his return and enters play with 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games this season.

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Hornqvist is being evaluated for a lower-body injury that he suffered in Monday's practice.

Hornqvist was on the first line with Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guentzel in Monday's practice but was forced to leave the session after falling and suffering a lower-body injury. The Penguins are off until Wednesday, so expect an update prior to their vs. St. Louis.

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Hornqvist (lower-body) will return to the Penguins lineup on Thursday.

Hornqvist has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury but will play Thursday vs. the Islanders. The Penguins finally get some good news on the injury front but will still be without Sidney Crosby and Nick Bjugstad up front tonight. Hornqvist has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 14 games this season.

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Hornqvist (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.

Hornqvist missed Wednesday’s practice with a lower-body injury that he suffered in Tuesday’s loss. Taking part in the morning skate is a good sign that Hornqvist will be available tonight, but monitor his status as they hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 pm ET.

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Hornqvist (concussion) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.

Hornqvist has missed the last three games but appears to be on-track to play on Saturday. Hornqvist took part in Friday’s practice and Saturday’s morning skate, which are both signs that he will play vs. the Flyers. Hornqvist has nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 21 games this season.

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Hornqvist (concussion) returned to practice on Friday.

Hornqvist has missed the last three games with a concussion but skated in a non-contact jersey on Friday. Hornqvist hasn’t been cleared for contact yet, which suggests he will miss his fourth consecutive game on Saturday. However, his return to the ice is a step in the right direction and the Penguins could get him back sometime next week.

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