Sidney hits the ice for Pens' morning skate
A photographic look at Sidney Crosby preparing for his return to the National Hockey League during the Penguins' morning skate in Pittsburgh on Monday
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby stretches during the "morning skate" in preparation for his game against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNomaDavid DeNoma/Reuters
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (R) shoots on teammate Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the "morning skate" in preparation for Crosby's return to action Monday night against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNomaDavid DeNoma/Reuters
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (L) chats with Penguins' General Manager Ray Shero during the "morning skate" in preparation for his return to action Monday night against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNomaDavid DeNoma/Reuters
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, is surrounded by media at his locker after a morning skate in preparation for his return to NHL hockey action against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Crosby will play in his first game in nearly a year since being sidelined with concussion-like symptoms. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby laughs with coaches during the "morning skate" in preparation for his return to action Monday night against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNomaDavid DeNoma/Reuters
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (R) shares a laugh with head coach Dan Bylsma during the "morning skate" in preparation for his return to action Monday night against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNomaDavid DeNoma/Reuters
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby is surrounded by reporters at his locker after participating in a game day morning skate in preparation for his return to NHL hockey action against the New York Islanders, in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press