Jaromir Jagr, the former NHL forward, practiced with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at their practice facility in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. The 52-year-old Jagr, who hadn't practiced with the Penguins since being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2001, joined current stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang for drills.

Jagr, who will have his No. 68 retired by the Penguins, participated in practice the day before the ceremony at PPG Paints Arena where his jersey will be raised to the rafters. In his 11 seasons with Pittsburgh, Jagr accumulated 1,079 points in 806 games, making him the fourth highest scorer in franchise history behind Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin. He was instrumental in helping the Penguins win Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.

During the practice session, Jagr received a warm reception from the packed stands and was greeted with a thunderous ovation from fans as he stepped onto the ice. Not only did Jagr impress with his skills on the ice, but he also shared a special moment with defenseman Kris Letang, who asked him to sign his jersey for the retirement ceremony.

Jagr, who still plays for Kladno in the Czech Extraliga, has been playing well this season with four assists in 15 games. His presence at practice was appreciated by the current Penguins players, with Malkin expressing his excitement and admiration for the legendary forward.

The Penguins are set to retire Jagr's No. 68 during their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday evening, adding his jersey to the rafters alongside legends Mario Lemieux and Michel Briere. The Pittsburgh community has come together to celebrate Jagr's contributions to the team and the city, making it a special and emotional weekend for the hockey icon.