Penguins' Patric Hornqvist: On verge of returning to game action

Hornqvist (upper body) appears to be nearing a return, ESPN reports.

Analysis:

A less obvious benefit of the Penguins advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals is that they will end up having three full days to rest before Monday's Game 1 clash with the Predators. Since Hornqvist went as far as taking warmups ahead of Thursday's ultimate series-clinching contest against the Senators, we'd be surprised if the net-front scoring specialist doesn't suit up for the start of the Cup finals.