Penguins – Capitals

Right winger Patric Hornqvist will return tonight vs the Washington Capitals. Hornqvist who has been nursing an upper body injury, will start the game on the third line with Derick Brassard and Tanner Pearson.

Hornqvist has 12 goals and 9 assists in 24 games this season.

Mike Sullivan who had to answer more questions about his relationship with Phil Kessel/Evgeni Malkin, following critical comments this week from former Penguin Pascal Dupuis, will keep the second line of AstonReese – Malkin – Kessel intact.

Tonight’s goaltending matchup will be Matt Murray vs Braden Holtby.