Lucas Raymond took part in Friday's practice, but his availability remains up in the air.
Two weeks have passed since a lower-body sidelined the Detroit Red Wings' top-line winger. Both he and coach Derek Lalonde expressed hope, but not certainty, that he might be ready to play Saturday, when the Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"It's day to day right now," Raymond said. "It's been going good, moving in the right direction."
He subbed onto the fourth line during practice, seemingly a sign the team doesn't expect him back for another game or so.