Crosby will return to action tonight for Pens
Star forward felt 'discomfort' during game Thursday against Coyotes
 | Sidney Crosby left Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes early in the third period. After the Penguins’ 4-1 loss, Crosby said he had “some discomfort.” |
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updated 2:25 p.m. ET Nov. 1, 2008
PITTSBURGH - Penguins star Sidney Crosby will play Saturday night against St. Louis two days after he left a game with an undisclosed injury.
The statement on Pittsburgh’s Web site said Crosby participated in the morning skate Saturday. He felt “discomfort” after leaving the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes early in the third period Thursday night.
Crosby is the 2006-07 NHL scoring champion and MVP. He missed 28 games last season with a high ankle sprain.
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