Zub (jaw) is back at practice Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Zub suffered a small fracture in his jaw almost three weeks ago. He practiced wearing a full-face shield and could return to the lineup after the Christmas break. The 27-year-old defenseman has two goals and four points in 14 games. with 52 hits.