Sidney Crosby resumes skating with Penguins (AP)

TAMPA, Fla. – Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, sidelined for nearly three months with a concussion, resumed skating with his teammates Thursday.

Crosby has been out since Jan. 6. He took part in the no-contact game-day skate Thursday as Pittsburgh prepared for its night matchup against Tampa Bay.

“It was a lot of fun to be back out there,” Crosby said. “It’s just a small step, with a lot to go.”

The Penguins captain is not ready yet to participate in full practices. A return to game action for the postseason has not been completely ruled out.

“It was good to see him out there,” Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said. “There’s actually no expectations on when the next step after this one would be. He’d still have to return to a full practice, and then return to contact. Those are two things that are down the road, and both of those there’s no timetable

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