Jiri Hudler (illness) took part in practice Monday, but was not part of this normal line rushes, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

Hudler (illness) took part in practice Monday, but was not part of this normal line rushes, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Hudler missed Friday's game and has been absent from practice recently because of the illness, but his return Monday certainly bodes well heading into Tuesday's contest. However, the fact that he was held out of line rushes for the most part may signify he isn't 100 percent healthy yet. More on his status for Tuesday should come at some point on gameday, but it appears as though he's close to returning at the very least.