Sidney Crosby received clearance for contact on Wednesday by Dr. Chip Burke, a big step for Crosby to returning to game action, which should come soon.
"This is a good step in the right direction and we'll see how it goes the next little bit," Crosby said following the Penguins morning skate.
The Penguins don't conduct a lot of hitting in practices, mostly none so the true test really isn't going to come until Crosby appears in a game.
"I have to get hit at some point during practice but we're playing so much it's hard to get that right now," Crosby said.
Bylsma says Crosby won't be shy to mix things up in practice.
From a game ready standpoint, Crosby is already there when it comes to being in hockey shape.
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