Islanders' Johnny Boychuk: Returns to practice

Boychuk (upper body) returned to practice Sunday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Boychuk didn't practice Saturday in order to have tests done on the injury. His return Sunday would seem to indicate that those tests came back negative. Good new for the Islanders and fantasy owners. Boychuk should once again be a part of the Isles top defensive pair going into this season.