Mike Modano is close to returning to the Stars lineup for the first time in more than a month. He might even be back Tuesday night. Modano, who has missed 23 games since Dec. 4 with a hip/groin injury, skated hard again during practice Monday in San Jose, where the Stars play against the Sharks in their next two games. The former captain felt good after the workout and said he would play if he felt the same Tuesday.