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Crosby will return to action tonight for Pens

Star forward felt 'discomfort' during game Thursday against Coyotes

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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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