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As Anthony Mantha nears return from fight injury, was it worth not looking soft?

Anthony Mantha is edging closer to the horizon for the Detroit Red Wings. Filmed Feb. 2, 2020 in Detroit. Detroit Free Press

Anthony Mantha slid the orange jersey over his head and deposited it in the laundry bin, proclaiming he didn’t like the color.

It signified he isn’t allowed contact during practice, but at least he’s allowed to wear a color. Sunday was his first time skating with his Detroit Red Wings teammates since he was injured Dec. 21 in a scuffle with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin.