Breaking: Hornqvist could make season debut tonight

It looks like the Pittsburgh Penguins will be able to count on forward Patric Hornqvist for tonight's game against the Washington Capitals.

During the Pens' morning skate, Hornqvist took place on the third line, and boosted up the offense on the second power-play unit.

Patric Hornqvist makes his season debut tonight for the #Pens
— Jason Shetler (@Jason_Shetler) October 11, 2017

Penguins PP1: Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Letang and Guentzel
Penguins PP2: Hornqvist, Rust, Sheary, Schultz and Maatta
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) October 11, 2017

Patric Hornqvist (center in black) could make his season debut for #Pens tonight. Had surgery on right hand. pic.twitter.com/GF6bK4zFYV
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) October 11, 2017

The forward is recovering from a hand injury he suffered during the Stanley Cup Finals last summer.

For such a rivalry against the Capitals tonight, Hornqvist is eager to get back into the lineup.