Yesterday, Sidney Crosby participated in a full-contact practice.
Today, it appears he’ll make his season debut when the Penguins host the Panthers tonight in Pittsburgh.
“He had a strong practice this morning,” head coach Mike Sullivan said, per the club. “Everything is pointing in the right direction. If he’s comfortable, he could play.”
Crosby has missed just six games due to the concussion he sustained during practice on Oct. 7. Given his history with concussions, if he plays tonight, it has to be considered a best-case scenario. Certainly, there had been fear he could be out much longer.
For the record, Crosby told reporters he’ll be a game-time decision.