"Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been ruled out of the game tonight at Tampa Bay. Beyond that?

"Any speculation further away is not going to happen at this time," coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. "He will be with us on the trip."

The Penguins also will play Saturday at Florida before they have a three-game homestand next week.

Crosby has been out since Jan. 5 because of a concussion. He has been cleared for full contact for more than a month and continues to look strong and at ease in practice while he waits for clearance to play."