"Daniel Alfredsson skated with the team for the first time Wednesday since a hit by Rangers forward Wojtek Wolski knocked the captain out of the lineup with a concussion Oct. 29.

Alfredsson passed his baseline exam and said he's had "no issues" since Sunday, when he felt lingering concussion symptoms of nausea, dizziness and difficulty focusing.

"I think (the results) were good," said Alfredsson. "I was happy with what I did, so I don't think it's an issue at all ... I'm just going to take it one day at a time and we'll go from there."

With Alfredsson meeting all the NHL protocols to return to the lineup, it appears it will be up to the captain himself to declare himself fit to play."