Marc Methot (back) skated on his own Monday, Steve Lloyd of TSN reports.

Methot (back) skated on his own Monday, Steve Lloyd of TSN reports.

Analysis:

Methot didn't participate in any hockey related drills, so he's probably still not close to returning, but head coach Paul MacLean did call it an improvement. Methot will likely be partnered with Erik Karlsson on the team's top pairing once again when he is able to return.