Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau back in lineup after breaking finger

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau is returning to the Calgary Flames lineup ahead of schedule.

The 23-year-old, left-winger declared himself ready to play tonight against the visiting Anaheim Ducks less than three weeks after breaking his finger and undergoing surgery.

Recovery was expected to take four to six weeks.

Gaudreau began skating with the Flames this past week wearing a non-contact jersey in practice.