Detroit — It's been a long road for Carter Rowney, but the veteran forward is about to re-enter the Red Wings' lineup.
Rowney hasn't played since Jan. 4 with an undisclosed injury, but recently resumed skating and could return to the lineup this week.
He's excited about that possibility.
"Every day it's getting better and that's all I can ask for," Rowney said. "(Monday) was a good skate, a good step forward, and I'm just taking it day by day. We'll see how it responds."
The light schedule is helping Rowney, who is able to practice and get stronger and not having to necessarily worry about the typical non-stop regular-season schedule.