Nieto is said to be "on track" for a return to the lineup in Game 1 of San Jose's series against the Kings, reports Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area.

EDGE Analysis

Kurz also reports that Nieto is practicing with Patrick Marleau and Melker Karlsson on the team's third line. They're throwing him right back into the mix with some good linemates. He'll have a chance to succeed, but since it's the postseason, don't assume he's at 100 percent health until you see it.