James Neal took an important step Tuesday in his attempt to get ready for the NHL season.
The Golden Knights center, who has been missing from training camp as he allows his surgically repaired right hand to heal, joined his teammates for the morning skate at City National Arena before the preseason game with the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena. It was Neal’s first time participating in practice.
“It felt good to be out there with the guys,” Neal said. “It’s never fun when you’re skating by yourself.”
Neal was on the ice Monday before practice with assistant coach Ryan McGill and joined by Brendan Leipsic, who has been nursing an undisclosed injury.