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Sid the Kid Makes His Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a good team without Sidney Crosby. They’re a great team with him.

Crosby’s teammates kept the Pens in contention for the top spot in the Eastern Conference while he recovered from his high ankle sprain. The star made his return tonight, leading the team to a 2-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

When the Pens made their big move last week that landed Marian Hossa, they cemented themselves as the team to beat. Unfortunately, an injury to Hossa kept him from playing with Crosby tonight. The Pens have overcome this kind of adversity throughout the season, which will make them an even tougher contender down the stretch.

I have many fond memories of the Pens’ back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in the early 1990s — a time when hockey trumped football for my attention. For the first time in years, I’m once again excited about the Pens’ prospects.