Zack Kassian likely to return to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins

by Charlie Smith on February 7th, 2015 at 3:48 PM

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Canucks right winger Zack Kassian is expected to be back in the lineup tonight after what's looking like a forgettable season.

He has just two goals and four assists in 26 games.

At age 24 and in his third season in a Vancouver jersey, the burly forward still hasn't lived up to his potential after Buffalo picked him in the first round of the 2009 NHL entry draft.

The Canucks are hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are hanging onto first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Going into tonight's game, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is leading his team with 56 points, followed by Evgeni Malkin, who's four points back.

If Ryan Miller starts in goal for the Canucks, it will be Crosby's first match-up against him at Rogers Arena since Crosby scored the golden goal to help Canada win the 2010 Olympic hockey tournament.