BLOG: Zacha, Bratt Skate, Will Travel

NEWARK, N.J.- The Devils held an optional practice Monday afternoon before boarding a flight to Pittsburgh for a three-game road series against the Penguins.
Injured forwards Pavel Zacha (undisclosed) and Jesper Bratt (lower-body) both will travel with the team on the upcoming road swing, a sign that they are close to playing.

"Right now we plan on bringing both players along," Devils head coach Lindy Ruff said.
Zacha skated Monday and Bratt "tried" to skate, according to Ruff. Prior to Sunday's game Ruff stated that they may be ready to rejoin the team in the next "game or two."
"I believe Bratt tried it today and Pavel skated a little bit too," Ruff said. "It might take a couple of days to get them up to speed being out a period of time. But they are going to travel."
Zacha, 24, has missed the past four games, while Bratt, 22, has been out for three. The duo is tied for the team lead in points with 25 each on the season.