Wheeler (COVID-19) has cleared the NHL's protocols and returned to practice Wednesday, Jamie Thomas of Radio 680 CJOB reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given his four-game absence and inability to practice, there is a chance Wheeler won't be ready in time to play versus the Kings on Thursday. Still, the 35-year-old winger has reached the 60-point threshold eight times in his NHL career and likely doesn't need a lot of time to ramp back up. If given the green light to play, Wheeler should immediately take his spot on the top line