Alex Tanguay (knee) skated hard during practice Monday but won't play in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, the Denver Post reports.

Tanguay (knee) skated hard during practice Monday but won't play in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Tanguay seems to be nearing a return and hasn't been ruled out for Friday. He previously said that he has a specific date in mind, though he chose not to reveal the date.