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Canes’ Skinner (upper-body) could return Friday

Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 19: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against Travis Hamonic #3 of the New York Islanders during the third period on October 19, 2013 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Christopher Pasatieri

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner has been out of their lineup since October 24, but he might return to action as soon as tomorrow.

Skinner skated at practice on Thursday in a yellow non-contact jersey, but coach Kirk Muller believes he could play against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday as Chip Alexander of the News & Observer reports.

“When he feels he’s ready to go he’ll be a player,” Muller said.

Muller added that they’re getting players back and there will be some decisions to make. The Hurricanes have won three of their last four games and their one loss came in a shootout to the Minnesota Wild. Skinner’s return would almost certainly mean he’s back in, but the question moves to who would come out to make room for him.

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