After hour-plus practice with contact, Sidney Crosby says nothing is new and declines to do interviews.
Perhaps nothing is new but the Pens only currently roster 11 healthy forwards. Stay tuned for a further update on the team's captain.
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Worth noting, Pens have back to back Fri (home) and Saturday (away at Carolina), whereas beginning next Tuesday they play every other night.
The Crosby watch continues....
Crosby on ice for Pittsburgh practice.
Crosby did not suffer any setback when he returned to Pittsburgh. Expect a further update on him later today.
#Pens Crosby not @ pract today. He went back 2 attend sked doctors appntmnt. He'll be back w/ team for pract on Mon -SK
There remains no timetable for his return. We await further word from the team on his status.
Engelland shove sends Crosby sliding across ice. Somehow, he survived.
Crosby skated between usual linemates Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis and took some contact. All reports seem to be positive even though he has already been ruled out for the next two games.
#Pens Crosby won't play against San Jose or Los Angeles -SK
November 11th against the Dallas Stars looks like the closest return date for the superstar center.
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Appears quite likely that Sidney Crosby will be a game-time decision. Trouble is, we still don’t know for which game #seemstobegettingcloser
Speculation of Crosby's return continue to circulate. Stay tuned as his return will be the top breaking news story of that given day.
Sidney Crosby will NOT make season debut in Toronto on Saturday, reports @DarrenDreger. #Leafs #NHL #Penguins
Crosby remains without a timetable but it was rumoured he would play this weekend. Keep him on the IR until further notified.
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Malkin playing tonight vs. NYI.
Malkin will play against the Isles for the second time in three days. In his first game back after missing 12 days, Malkin failed to register a point.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Maintenance days for Malkin and Sullivan. Expect them back tomorrow -SK
Expect to start both forwards with confidence tomorrow night against the Isles.
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#Pens coach Bylsma just said Malkin will be a game-time decision -MC
Malkin practiced with the top line today and most likely will draw back into the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Malkin going on the trip to Long Island. Not ruled in or out
Malkin skated on the second line today which is a strong indication he could be healthy for tomorrow's game. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
@malkin71_ will not play tonight.
Previous reports had Malkin not ruled out tonight's game. By all accounts, he has looked better in practice and probably draws back in shortly. After a setback on his surgically repaired knee, the Pens have no need to rush him back.
#Pens Crosby: Not much has changed since yesterday. I need a few days of contact, not one bump in a morning skate -SK
Crosby is craving contact but continues to be babied during practice. Until he fully gets hit, don't expect him in the lineup.
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin returned to practice Friday at Consol Energy Center and has not been ruled out of a home game tonight against New Jersey.
Somewhat better news for fantasy hockey owners although the more time he takes to recover, the better he will likely play down the stretch. Stay tuned for a further update.
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He was low key about returning tonight after serving a two-game suspension for his boarding penalty against Winnipeg's Alex Burmistrov.
Time to slot Letang back into the lineup after a two-game suspension. Over his first seven games, the Montreal native scored a goal and seven points. With his battery mate Brooks Orpik back in the lineup, his value can only increase.
Per Dan Bylsma, Malkin hasn't been ruled out for Sat: no decision on which D will be a healthy scratch. #Penguins
Cryptic chance that you could get to use Malkin in your lineups on Saturday.
No sign of Geno, which likely indicates he won't play tonight.
Malkin obviously will not play tonight. He will continue to rest his ailing knee in order to be fully healthy later in the season.
#Pens coach Bylsma not sure the degree of contact Crosby is running in structured drills back in Pitt with strnth coach Kadar. -SK
Good to hear that Crosby continues to take contact without any setbacks. As always, stay tuned for a further update.