Defenseman Mike Green (shoulder) participated with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday and is hoping to return to action this weekend.
“It was just good to be out there with the guys and in a structured practice,” Green said. “Been skating here the last few days with Pavel (Datsyuk), but it’s not the same once you get back into a practice. Today was good.”
The Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, then visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night and return home to host the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Green said physical contact is his last hurdle before returning.