Coach Mike Johnston said that he hopes Kunitz (foot), who skated prior to practice Monday, will return to practice later in the week.

Coach Mike Johnston said that he hopes Kunitz (foot), who skated prior to practice Monday, will return to practice later in the week.

Analysis:

He still needs to be cleared by trainers before practicing, but there's a chance he could return in a week or so. Kunitz hasn't played since fracturing his foot Nov. 29 against Carolina.