The All-Star netminder will not be in uniform against the Leafs on Saturday, however, as he continues to await the green light from team medical staff.
"It's good to get back in the mix and hang out with the guys again," admitted Price, who took part in a full practice on Friday after previously hitting the ice for a shorter pregame skate on Thursday. "You get a little bit lonely after awhile."
The 30-year-old has been sidelined with a concussion since Feb. 20, when he was struck by a puck to the head in Philadelphia, but still finished the game.
"I was a little dazed. I think you could see that by the way I looked when I got hit. It probably wasn't really normal, but I felt pretty cognitive, and aware of what just happened. So I decided to continue playing, but felt the symptoms the next day," explained the veteran goaltender.
Price has missed the Habs' last 12 games, but would like to get back between the pipes in 2017-18.
"Yeah, I'd like to be able to get back in there before the end of the season," confirmed the Anahim Lake, BC native.
Charlie Lindgren will get the start in goal for the Habs at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday.
