Nov 5
Modano (ribs) returned to the Dallas lineup on Wednesday as expected.
Recommendation: Modano played around 15 minutes on the night, and coach Marc Crawford indicated that Modano will still see ample time on the Dallas power play unit despite his presence on the third line when at even strength.
Nov 5
C Mike Modano, who suffered a rib injury in the season opener against Nashville, finally retunred. Modano played 14 1/2 minutes and had one shot on goal.