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Penguins analyst predicts when captain Sidney Crosby will return to Pittsburgh's lineup
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This evening, Penguins insider Josh Yohe has made a prediction for when Sidney Crosby will return from his injury to the Pittsburgh lineup.
Sidney Crosby continues to deal with the knee injury that knocked him out of the Olympics after a dangerous collision with Radko Gudas.
In recent days, Crosby has made significant positive strides returning to practice sparking discussion about when he will return to the Penguins lineup.
Now, Penguins analyst and insider Josh Yohe has decided to predict when Crosby will return and his thoughts should excite Penguins fans.
Josh Yohe predicts and early return for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby
In a recent article for The Athletic, Yohe has predicted that Crosby will be back in the lineup on Monday as the Penguins travel to Colorado.
Crosby might return in Denver, too. I am not basing that on any inside information, but rather on my belief that he wouldn't have made this road trip if he didn't intend to play, and only two games remain. Crosby has been skating for nearly two weeks, has participated in three morning skates and a practice and has begun to absorb some light contact. He looks good and doesn't appear to have suffered any setbacks. Logic would indicate he's very close. - Josh Yohe
This would mean that both Crosby and Malkin would return together and give the Penguins a major boost as they look to keep their Stanley Cup Playoff spot.
As of now, Yohe does not have any sources to confirm his suspicions but knowing Crosby he will be back as soon as he is allowed.
As more information is provided on Crosby's recovery and return to the Penguins lineup, we will pass along all of the latest details.
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