According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, center Sidney Crosby (upper body) was able to skate on his own during Thursday's practice. However, Crosby did not participate in line rushes.

Crosby's status this weekend against the Flyers and Rangers, and for the 4 Nations tournament, is murky because of an injury.

Penguins fans and their Canadian friends could breathe a sigh of relief on Thursday when star center Sidney Crosby took the ...