All Eyes on Crosby: Pens - Isles Pre Game Audio, Quotes, Storylines & Tidbits

Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center

TV: Root Sports (locally), VERSUS (HD), CBC (HD)

Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup tonight in what will be an electric scene. It was a media circus this morning as over 250 media credentials have been issued in what is the most anticipated Penguin home game since Mario Lemieux came out of retirement on December 27, 2000.

Will it be a magical night for Crosby? Crosby has 62 points in 33 career games vs the New York Islanders, averaging 1.87 points per game against the Isles in his career. The Islanders in the past have been no match for Crosby, who has 8 goals and 27 points in his last 12 games vs New York.

Crosby on Returning: "I’m pretty excited". I’ve been working over the last couple months, but it’s been a while since I’ve played a game. I don’t really know what to expect. I try to give myself every chance to be ready the best I possibly can given the layoff here."

AUDIO LINK: Sidney Crosby Talks about making his Season Debut