Penguins' Patric Hornqvist: Back in saddle again

Hornqvist returned to action Wednesday and registered an assist, three hits and two shots against the Islanders.

Analysis:

Despite missing six games, he immediately regained his even-strength spot on Sidney Crosby's line and served as the net-front presence on Pittsburgh's top power-play unit. Hornqvist also skated 17:10, more than a minute above than his season average (16:01).