Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is skating this morning in full gear and is wearing a protective jaw shield, a very positive sign. Also skating this morning is winger James Neal. Both players are going through on ice workouts with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. The Penguins have six games remaining in the regular season.

The Penguins are optimistic of James Neal getting a few games in before the regular season.

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