Crosby Is Back

The wait is finally over, Sidney Crosby has returned to action for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby missed 40 games before returning. This season Crosby has 17 points in only 11 games, 2 goals and 15 assists. Crosby's return has come at a perfect time as the NHL is gearing up for the fast approaching playoffs. As well as Sidney Crosby returning, Evgeni Malkin is having an MVP year. The penguins are looking to have a great playoff run this post season. The team is finally healthy and is looking forward to the remaining games this season as well as the playoffs.

Lemieux Statue

This Wednesday outside of the CONSOL Energy Center a statue of former Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Mario Lemieux will be revealed. The statue will be by the intersection of Centre Avenue and washington place, right outside of the Trib Total Media gate. Nationally-Acclaimed bronze sculptor Bruce Wolfe created the statue. Mario Lemieux was a premier hockey player in the NHL in 1984-97, and then again from 2000-06 and is now in his 13th season as owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lemieux is the #7 all time scorer in the NHL. He had a career 1,723 points, 690 goals (8th all-time) and 1,033 assists(10th all-time). The statue will be revealed at 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday and will be open to the public.