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Tyler Bertuzzi returns for Red Wings, but vaccination stance remains unchanged

Detroit — Tyler Bertuzzi returned to practice Monday, off the COVID protocol list and looking forward to playing hockey again.

But, one thing hasn't changed: Despite being one of the few reported players who is unvaccinated, and now having had the virus, Bertuzzi isn't changing his stance.

Left wing Tyler Bertuzzi should be back in the Red Wings' lineup on Tuesday.

No vaccination for him.

"Natural immunity, now," said Bertuzzi, who is expected to play Tuesday when the Red Wings host the New York Islanders.

Bertuzzi missed five games (the Wings were 2-3) and 10 days after landing on the protocol list.