Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki is back on the ice while continuing his recovery from a lower-body injury and is expected to be return to action within the week.
The team said last week their newly-appointed captain was expected to miss about two weeks. Head coach Martin St. Louis previously said he suffered his injury preparing for training camp.
Suzuki, who signed an eight-year, $63 million extension last October, tallied 21 goals and 40 helpers in 82 games last season.