Alex Lyon is nearing a return, and that may spell another trip to the minors for Ville Husso. Lyon was back on the ice at the Detroit Red Wings' practice Tuesday, after being sidelined a few days because of a lower-body injury suffered during practice Nov.

Alex Lyon returned to practice Tuesday, after having suffered a lower-body injury Thursday. That forced the Wings to recall Ville Husso from Grand Rapids the next day, with Cam Talbot starting Friday and Husso Saturday, while Lyon was getting healthy.

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon returned to practice Tuesday and appears close to returning to the lineup. Lyon has missed two games with a lower-body injury suffered in practice last week. “Just had a little hiccup there, but feeling better now and body’s good to go and excited and itching to get a start,” Lyon said.