Devils defensemen Anton Volchenkov and Marek Zidlicky, both sidelined in recent days with unspecified injuries, returned to the ice for practice today at the AmeriHealth Pavilion.

Zidlicky was checked into the boards by Wayne Simmonds in Game 5 of the conference semifinals. Volchenkov took a hit from Zac Rinaldo.

The full healthy team practiced.

Lines:

Alexei Ponikarovsky-Travis Zajac-Ilya Kovalchuk

Zach Parise-Patrik Elias-David Clarkson

Petr Sykora-Adam Henrique-Dainius Zubrus

Ryan Carter-Stephen Gionta-Steve Bernier

Extras: Eric Boulton, Cam Janssen, Tim Sestito

Defense:

Andy Greene-Mark Fayne

Bryce Salvador-Marek Zidlicky

Anton Volchenkov-Adam Larsson

Extras: Peter Harrold, Matt Taormina

Goalies: Martin Brodeur and Johan Hedberg

The Devils will open the conference finals against either the Rangers or Capitals Monday night at 8 .p.m.