OTTAWA -- Fresh off their first-round elimination of the Montreal Canadiens, the Ottawa Senators had a familiar face back on the ice on Sunday.
No. 1 center Jason Spezza practiced with his teammates for the first time since undergoing back surgery for a herniated disk on Feb. 1, and said it was nice to take another step in his recovery.
"It's been a long process and a long season for me," Spezza said. "It felt good to join the team again and get some reps in. It may not seem like it and I may not play this year, but for me it's a small victory."
2013 NHL playoffs -- Jason Spezza of Ottawa Senators practices for first time since back surgery - ESPN
No. 1 center Jason Spezza practiced with his teammates for the first time since undergoing back surgery for a herniated disk on Feb. 1, and said it was nice to take another step in his recovery.
"It's been a long process and a long season for me," Spezza said. "It felt good to join the team again and get some reps in. It may not seem like it and I may not play this year, but for me it's a small victory."
2013 NHL playoffs -- Jason Spezza of Ottawa Senators practices for first time since back surgery - ESPN