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Downie feeling better, close to returning

Philadelphia Flyers v Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 30: Steve Downie #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Vancouver Canucks on December 30, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Marissa Baecker

When Philadelphia Flyers forward Steve Downie collided into St. Louis’ Patrik Berglund on March 22, the concern was that he might be out for a while given his concussion history. However, it looks like that worst case scenario won’t be realized.

Just a week after going down, Downie joined the Flyers’ practice this morning.

“I feel pretty good, actually,” Downie told CSN Philly. “I’m almost ready. Nothing’s really bothering me, there’s just a couple more steps I need to take.”

It’s worth noting that the Flyers have never confirmed that Downie has a concussion, although they have been handling the situation as if he sustained one. Officially he’s out with an upper-body injury.

Despite Downie’s optimism, Flyers coach Craig Berube said he’s still day-to-day.

Philadelphia will play against Boston at 12:30 p.m. ET tomorrow on NBCSN.

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