Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux is ahead of schedule on his road to recovery.
The 28-year-old pivot underwent surgery to repair right hip and bilateral lower abdominal muscle tears May 17, returning to the ice Wednesday, one week ahead of the initial 10-12 week recovery timeline.
Flyers equipment manager Derek Settlemyre posted a video of Giroux taking the ice for the first time since the operation.
Last season, Giroux scored 67 points in 78 games, leading the Flyers. He also earned the nod to represent Canada at the World Cup of Hockey in September.
- with h/t to NHL.com