Kovalchuk practises after two weeks o

NEWARK, N.J. — Offensive catalyst Ilya Kovalchuk skated with the New Jersey Devils for the first time since injuring his right shoulder more than two weeks ago. Coach Peter DeBoer said the Russian star probably will play before he is fully recovered.

The Devils are 0-3-4 since Kovalchuk crashed into the boards against the Florida Panthers on March 23.