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Penguins' Crosby a game-time decision Sunday, but Malkin is out

Published Mar. 15, 2015 11:50 a.m. ET

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby could return to the lineup on Sunday afternoon against Detroit.

Crosby missed Saturday's 2-0 loss to Boston after falling ill following pregame warmups. Coach Mike Johnston said Sunday he's optimistic Crosby will 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. 

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