"With all the injury concerns Marian Hossa has had this year, what the Blackhawks winger went through last week may have been the most alarming.

Hossa was back at practice Monday after missing the team's final game before the All-Star break last Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild with what he said was vertigo.

"My head was spinning," Hossa said. "It was nice to have a break .?.?. and heal and get some energy back."

Hossa said it was the first time he has experienced something like this. He felt back to normal at practice Monday at Johnny's IceHouse West."