The defensemen rotated. Letang is on the ice.
Letang remains questionable for tonight's game but taking the ice is a welcome sign. Expect a further update on the offensive defenseman.
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is questionable for Tuesday's road game against the Rangers as a result of facial injuries he suffered Saturday in Montreal.
Despite playing in the overtime period during Saturday's game, Letang may have a concussion. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.
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Kunitz and Letang in the lineup tonight.
Both players are banged up but they still will play today. If you own either player, keep them in your lineup.
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Crosby will play.
Crosby will play in consecutive games after dazzling the world in his season debut. Coach Dan Blysma still wants to limit his minutes and could play him with fellow superstar Evgeni Malkin. Believe it or not, he did all of that damage in just over 15 minutes of ice time so production tonight should be expected.
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Crosby draws in next to his usual linemates of Dupuis and Kunitz. The troika was together for most of his 25 game point streak of last year.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will return to the team’s lineup on Monday night when the Penguins host the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center.
Get ready to put him in your lineup and start him with confidence!
Bylsma confirms Crosby won't play Saturday.
At this point it remains up to him when he wants to return. We still feel he won't return until he hits home ice.
Sid, Geno and Neal are on the same line in some drills. As you might expect, they are looking impressive.
Crosby continues to skate and looked like a world beater this morning with his two very talented linemates. At this point it remains up to him when he wants to return.
Bylsma says Crosby is out for tomorrow.
If you own Crosby, make sure to keep him on your IR for the time being.
Crosby ruled out for tomorrow. Pens insist they will alert the world at least a day in advance of his return.
Crosby practiced at LW on the top line leading to excess speculation. Stay tuned for a further update on when he will draw back in.
Sidney Crosby just slammed into the boards behind the net after losing an edge during a drill. Got up smiling and uninjured.
Good to see Crosby take some big bumps and get right back up from it. His status still remains in the air but this remains yet another step in the right direction.
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#CBJ C Jeff Carter will play tonight vs #NHLJets.
Carter will play tonight after missing 10 games due to his foot injury. Make sure to activate him and stick him in your lineup tonight.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter skates full practice. Consider him questionable for Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Carter teased fantasy hockey owners yesterday by not getting back into the lineup. Expect a further update on his status before game time.
Bylsma: Crosby will not play in the next two games.
Crosby won't get back into the lineup over the weekend but continues to progress to an eventual comeback. Keep him on your IR for now.
Almost certain that #CBJ C Jeff Carter will miss Thursday's game vs. #Blackhawks. If so, it'll be his 10th game out with fractured foot.
Tough break for Carter who seemed to suffer a setback during today's practice. He did manage three assists through his first five games but has since missed nine consecutive games.
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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#CBJ C Jeff Carter no longer skating. #notfullgo
Hold your horses on activating Carter as he may have suffered some sort of setback. Stay tuned for a further update.
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#CBJ C Jeff Carter appears to be full go.
Carter has only played in five games and is still looking for his first point as a Blue Jacket. Make sure you put him back in your lineup before tomorrow night's puck drop.
Carter, who skated in the Ice Haus before the team practice began, will need another day to determine if he’s ready to play against Chicago on Thursday. His fractured foot is still at issue, but signs are point toward the former All-Star soon returning to provide a much-needed boost to the foundering Jackets.
Carter has been out of the lineup for nine of the team's 14 games. He could return to the lineup on Thursday but stay tuned for a further update.
Center Jeff Carter, out since suffering a fracture right foot on Oct. 15, joined practice for the first 20 minutes or so. He said the foot felt OK, and that he plans to join a full practice on Tuesday. A return on Thursday has not been ruled out.
Major news on Carter, who has missed nine games. Make sure to check back on game day for a further update.