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Sidney Crosby returns vs. Red Wings

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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup on Sunday afternoon against Detroit.

Crosby missed Saturday's 2-0 loss to Boston after falling ill following pregame warm-ups. Coach Mike Johnston previously said Sunday that he was optimistic Crosby, who had been considered questionable, would be active.

Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin will sit out after sustaining a lower-body injury in the first period against the Bruins. There is no timetable for Malkin's return but Johnston said he does not believe it is a long-term issue for the NHL's fifth-leading scorer.

The Penguins have been surprisingly good when forced to play without their two stars. Pittsburgh is 29-13-6 with Crosby and Malkin out of the lineup since 2006.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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