Superstar defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom (deep ankle bruise) was back on the ice skating in practice. "It felt better," said Lidstrom, who added that the swelling subsided. Lidstrom was sent home late last week and didn't skate the entire weekend. "The big test is when you put your skate on and you're skating," he said. "That's when the most pressure is on it. I was able to pivot and do some turns. "The most pain is from tying the skate, putting the pressure on where it's hurting, trying to skate and push off your toes. That's what's been bothering." Lidstrom has missed the last 10 games and won't return until late this week or early next week.