Markstrom (lower body) returned to the ice Tuesday, Jon Abbott of TSN 1040 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was initially given a three week recovery timetable after suffering a lower-body injury on Oct. 7, but is reportedly progressing more quickly than expected, a fact made evident by his return to the ice Tuesday. On Tuesday Markstrom took shots from members of Vancouver's coaching staff, but remained stationary during the workout. When healthy, Markstrom is expected to slot into the Canucks' lineup as Ryan Miller's backup.