Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin returned to practice with the team Tuesday for the first time since surgery to repair a broken jaw last month.
Dumoulin, in a green practice jersey and plastic shield covering most of his face was “limited,” according to coach Mike Sullivan.
“I was missing the guys and stuff and being around them,” Dumoulin said. “It’s fun. I’ve been skating on my own for a little bit now, but it’s good to finally get back with the guys and be able to skate with them.”
Dumoulin was injured when he took a slap shot to the face from New Jersey defenseman Andy Greene in the Penguins’ 5-2 win Dec.