Flyers C Briere practices, eyes return vs. Lightning

Dec 2, 2008 - 1:20 AM PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- After missing 14 of his team's last 16 games with a groin injury, Philadelphia Flyers center Daniel Briere returned to practice on Monday.

The 31-year-old Briere has tentatively targeted Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning as his potential return to action.

"It's looking better and better. I don't want to say for sure; today felt pretty good," Briere said. "It's probable, I guess, but you have to wait and see how it reacts.

"Today, everything was really good. I don't think I was restrained by anything."

Philadelphia coach John Stevens remained cautious about Briere's possible return.

"If he doesn't have any setbacks, it's a possibility he'll play," Stevens said.

Briere suffered the injury in the Flyers' 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on November 11.

The Quebec native has notched five goals and four assists in eight contests this season.