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Sidney Crosby returns to ice but remains out indefinitely with broken jaw

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Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player Sidney Crosby, left, and teammate James Neal are shown on the ice at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Tribune Review, Chaz Palla) PITTSBURGH OUT BEAVER COUNTY TIMES OUT MANDATORY CREDIT (The Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player Sidney Crosby skates at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Tribune Review, Chaz Palla) PITTSBURGH OUT BEAVER COUNTY TIMES OUT MANDATORY CREDIT (The Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated before the team's practice Monday, but remains sidelined indefinitely with a broken jaw.

Crosby wore a protective mask while skating with injured teammates James Neal and Paul Martin. Coach Dan Bylsma says there is no timetable for Crosby's return, but called it a positive step for the NHL's leading scorer.

Crosby has not played since being struck in the face by a puck on March 30.

Neal hasn't played since being diagnosed with a concussion following a hit from New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto on April 5. Bylsma says Neal is "symptom-free" but added that Neal will not be rushed back.

Center Evgeni Malkin, who missed Saturday's 3-1 win over Florida with an upper body injury, could play Wednesday against Montreal.