"It's been a long, injury-filled season for Mike Green, but 16 days after he underwent sports hernia surgery, the defenseman appears to be on track with his latest recovery.

Green skated for the third straight day on Thursday, which was also the first time he worked out in full pads and gear. While it's still in the early stages of his recovery, that the defenseman was able to get on the ice two weeks after going under the knife is most assuredly a positive sign. "