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Penguins welcome back Sidney Crosby, look to eliminate Capitals

Sidney Crosby will play in Game 5 for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night after passing his concussion test.

The Penguins lead the second-round series against the Washington Capitals, 3-1.

Crosby has a history of concussions and missed the first six games this season. On Monday night, he took a cross-check to the head from Washington's Matt Niskanen in Game 3 in Pittsburgh and missed Game 4 Wednesday. He skated in full gear Thursday and took part in a full-contact practice Friday, taking rushes with usual linemates Jake Guentzel and Patric Hornqvist.