Montreal's Max Pacioretty went for a short skate on his own before the Canadiens' practice Friday, his first since suffering a severe concussion.
He suffered the concussion and a fractured vertebra after getting hit by Boston defenseman Zdeno Chara on March 8.
Coach Jacques Martin said the short skate is the start of Pacioretty's rehabilitation.
Pacioretty Skates For First Time Since Hit