"The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't have a morning skate in advance of their afternoon game against the Winnipeg Jets, but Sidney Crosby did.

Crosby and forward Arron Asham (concussion) worked out at Consol Energy Center before the Penguins played the first of back-to-back weekend home games. They take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night.

This is becoming a familiar routine for Crosby, who hasn't played since Dec. 5. He skates with conditioning coach Mike Kadar in advance of a Penguins practice or game as he tries to remain in shape while awaiting his return to playing status."