Melanson (chest) was sporting a regular jersey during Thursday's game-day skate, Sound of Hockey reports.
Melanson isn't expected to play in Thursday's matchup with Carolina, but the fact that he made the trip to Finland for the Global Series contests and is cleared for contact should be an indication that he is progressing. Even once given the all-clear, the 23-year-old winger is far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis and could periodically serve as a healthy scratch.