Last time Sidney Crosby captured the hockey world’s attention with a comeback, it was against the struggling New York Islanders and a green goalie in Anders Nilsson. Tonight’s match is wildly different as the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to advance on the East and Atlantic-leading New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Crosby spoke about his expectations - particularly a lack of nervousness about taking checks - as he returns in the middle of what should be an intense game (which you can watch on NBC Sports Network tonight).