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Last updated: March 18, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is set to return to the lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes for a critical Wednesday matchup, following a stint on the sidelines caused by a lower-body injury sustained during the Olympics. This contest carries significant weight for the Eastern Conference playoff picture, as Pittsburgh attempts to overcome the deficit in the standings and potentially catch Carolina while monitoring full playoff projections and the latest draft lottery standings released after Tuesday's slate of games following a busy Tuesday. Separately, in a matter of international recognition, the Hockey Hall of Fame declined to award Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, stating the artifact was not his to claim stating the artifact was not his to claim.