Hurricanes' Skinner to return tonight

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner is expected to return to the lineup tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins after missing the last five games with an upper-body injury. He will be on a line with Jordan Staal and Chad LaRose.

On the season, the former first round pick in 2010 has recorded seven goals and seven assists. The Hurricanes currently sit in first place in the Southeast division with a 9-8-1 record.