DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings, seeking more offense from the blue line, were encouraged to see defenseman Mike Green return to practice on Monday.
Green, out since Oct. 23 with a shoulder injury, won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay at Joe Louis Arena (7:30, Fox Sports Detroit), but is hoping to return on the weekend, either Friday in Toronto or Sunday at home vs. Dallas.
"It was just good to be out there with the guys in a structured practice," Green said. "I've been skating here the last few days with Pavel (Datsyuk), but it's not the same once you get back into practice, so today was good.