Sun 11/24/13 1:54 PM

Four months after getting shoulder surgery, Nathan Horton practiced with his new Columbus Blue Jackets teammates for the first time on Sunday. Granted, Horton wore a no-contact jersey, so it wasn't a full-on scrimmage for the 28-year-old winger. It's still a good sign for a Blue Jackets offense that ranks 23rd in the NHL with 2.39 goals per game. The former Boston Bruins forward is shooting for a mid-December return.