Mike Green appears to be back on track April 08, 2013 – Washington, D.C. - Stephen Whyno, Washington Times, Writer

Eleven months after sports hernia surgery, Mike Green was finally pain free. He began the 2013 NHL season feeling the best he had since injuring his groin in November 2011. Back to his silky smooth skating, the Washington Capitals defenseman piled up 30 minutes a night and looked like the old Mike Green, or, rather, the young Mike Green who was a Norris Trophy finalist. All that was missing was his previous offensive production.

Back from another groin injury, Green isn’t worried about limitations, and the firepower that made him a star has seemingly returned.

“I think that’s just because I feel good,” he said. “I had a rough go the last few years and [I’m] finally healthy. So [I] feel great.”

In four games from March 30 through April 4, Green scored five goals and added an assist. He was halfway to his own league record for consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman.

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Source: Stephen Whyno, Washington Times, Writer