Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Thompson (personal) is expected to return to practice Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson has been away from the team in recent days while tending to a family matter, but he should be back on the ice Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Opening Night against the Devils on Saturday, but it appears as though he'll return to game action early in the season.