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The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated forward Brock McGinn off of injured reserve, it was announced today but general manager Ron Hextall.

McGinn, 28, has missed the last 15 games due to an upper-body injury. The 6-foot, 187-pound forward has appeared in 56 games for Pittsburgh this season, registering 11 goals, seven assists, 18 points and two game-winning goals. McGinn has been a vital member of Pittsburgh's second-ranked penalty killing unit, as his 1:59 minutes of shorthanded time-on-ice per game is second among team forwards, and fourth overall on Pittsburgh.
The Fergus, Ontario native has played in 401 career NHL games split between Pittsburgh and Carolina, where he's recorded 62 goals, 62 assists and 124 points.
The Penguins return to action tonight at 7:30 PM as they take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena.