Zack Kassian (shoulder) is getting "real close" to returning to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup. The 21-year-old was added at the deadline to provide toughness, but hasn't played since April 3 after suffering a shoulder injury against the Ducks. Kassian practiced on a spare line Monday and called himself "day to day." Coach Alain Vigneault is optimistic a return is near. "He's real close," said Vigneault. "He was in a regular color (jersey) today and he had a full practice with no limitations as far as I know. I think he's real close." The Canucks open their first-round series Monday.