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Stars defenseman John Klingberg returns to practice, eyes return later this week

FRISCO -- The Stars will welcome defenseman John Klingberg back to the lineup this week after missing six weeks with a broken hand. Klingberg practiced with the team for the first time on Monday morning, and said he was targeting a return either Thursday against Chicago or Saturday in Minnesota.

"Every day, the puck skills and the shot has been better," Klingberg said. "I think the last thing for me is just being comfortable going into battles and corners and jams around the net."

Klingberg has been out since blocking a shot Nov. 8 against the Sharks, but was one of Dallas' best players in the first 16 games of the season, when he tallied five goals and eight assists.