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Athanasiou returns to Red Wings practice, hopes to finish season strong

New York — In a season in which there have been few of them, this was a good day for Andreas Athanasiou.

Recovered from whatever undisclosed injury kept him out since Dec. 29, Athanasiou was back on the ice for Thursday’s practice at Madison Square Garden, the Wings’ first since ending their week-long All-Star Game/bye break.

“Anytime you’re out for a period of time, and you get a chance to get back and play with the boys, it’s always fun to be out there with them,” Athanasiou said.