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Please post your thoughts, pictures and comments on tonight's games in this thread.

12/26
Pittsburgh at NJD
Toronto at NYI
Buffalo at Washington
Carolina at Atlanta
TBL at Florida
Detroit at Nashville
Philadelphia at Chicago
Edmonton at Vancouver
Phoenix at LAK

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Updates for December 24

Defenceman Kent Huskins missed a second consecutive game Tuesday because of a bruised foot. He was injured Friday in Edmonton after blocking a shot. Examinations revealed no fractures. Forward Brad May was back in the lineup Tuesday after being scratched for seven straight games. - Orange County Register

Patrice Bergeron (concussion) continues to rest at home. He is apparently still suffering from periodic headaches. Marco Sturm (knee) is still experiencing some swelling and surgery might end up being required. He is already expected to miss at least one month. - Boston Globe

Forward Paul Stastny suffered a broken right arm Tuesday and will be out indefinitely. He was hurt blocking a shot in the final minute of regulation. Marek Svatos (back) is scheduled to return Saturday. - Denver Post

Forward Fredrik Modin will miss some practices over the next two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he is not expected to miss any games. - Columbus Dispatch

Brian Sutherby (ankle) played his first game with Dallas on Tuesday since being acquired in a trade with Anaheim last week. Mark Parrish was a healthy scratch. - Dallas Morning News

Goaltender Chris Osgood (groin) felt much better on Tuesday and will not need to go on IR. He expects to be ready to play after the Christmas break. - Detroit Free Press

Forward Marian Gaborik (groin) will not the next two games in order to rest the injury. The Wild said it was the team's decision, not Gaborik's. - Star Tribune

Defenceman Bryce Salvador (upper-body injury) has missed three straight games and there is some speculation in the media that he might be suffering from a concussion after getting hit in the head with a puck two weeks ago. The team is saying very little about the injury. Brian Rolston was hit in the face by a puck last night, but x-rays were negative, and he appeared fine after getting a few stitches. - Bergen Record

Doug Weight (groin) missed Tuesday's game and is considered day-to-day. - Newsday

Captian Daniel Alfredsson (upper body) returned to action Tuesday against the Flyers, as did Dany Heatley (flu), who scored twice. Anton Volchenkov left the game in the opening minute of the first period after hitting the boards hard. He did not return. - TSN

Goalie Marty Biron (illness) and forward Glen Metropolit (back) missed Tuesday's game but are expected to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago. Luca Sbisa was benched for missing a team meeting. - Philadelphia Inquirer

Forward David Perron played Tuesday night on the Blues' fourth line with Cam Paddock and Dan Hinote. He was a healthy scratch the game before, and was only put back in the lineup to help on the powerplay. Paul Kariya (hip) and T.J. Oshie (ankle) hope to practice with the team on Friday. - St Louis Post Dispatch

Former fantasy hockey breakout forward Ryan Craig was a healthy scratch Tuesday. - Tampa Tribune

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TSN's Ice Chips

Updates for December 25

In a few days, defenceman Craig Rivet is coming up on his two-week checkup on his shoulder. If he is not cleared by doctors, it is likely he will sit out another another two weeks. Forward Tim Connolly, who has a broken rib, is skating and stickhandling on his own while forward Patrick Kaleta remains out with vision issues after receiving a punch Friday from the Kings' Denis Gauthier. Forward Jochen Hecht took a puck to the ear in Monday's game but is not expected to miss any time. He practiced Tuesday. - Buffalo News

The Senators will return to practice at the Bell Sensplex on Friday, then board a plane for Calgary right after. They will also make stops in Vancouver and Edmonton. They'll return to Ottawa to spend New Year's before hitting the road again. - Ottawa Sun

Defenceman Kris Letang (lower body) did not play Tuesday. Forwards Jeff Taffe and Tim Wallace were re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton late Tuesday. - Tribune Review/TSN

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Updates for December 26

Patrice Bergeron (concussion) continues to rest at home. He is apparently still suffering from periodic headaches. Marco Sturm (knee) is still experiencing some swelling and surgery might end up being required. He is already expected to miss at least one month. - Boston Globe

In a few days, defenceman Craig Rivet is coming up on his two-week checkup on his shoulder. If he is not cleared by doctors, it is likely he will sit out another another two weeks. Forward Tim Connolly, who has a broken rib, is skating and stickhandling on his own while forward Patrick Kaleta remains out with vision issues after receiving a punch Friday from the Kings' Denis Gauthier. Forward Jochen Hecht took a puck to the ear in Monday's game but is not expected to miss any time. He practiced Tuesday. - Buffalo News

The Blackhawks have activated defenceman Aaron Johnson from Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old blueliner, who has missed each of Chicago's last 11 games, ranked second among NHL defencemen and was tied for fifth overall in the league with a plus- 13 rating when he was placed on Injured Reserve on Nov. 28. - Release

Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start on Friday against Philadelphia. - Daily Herald Times

Forward Paul Stastny suffered a broken right arm Tuesday and will be out indefinitely. He was hurt blocking a shot in the final minute of regulation. Marek Svatos (back) is scheduled to return Saturday. - Denver Post

Forward Fredrik Modin will miss some practices over the next two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he is not expected to miss any games. - Columbus Dispatch

Goaltender Chris Osgood (groin) felt much better on Tuesday and will not need to go on IR. He was able to practice effectively at Tuesday morning's skate after injuring his groin on December 15. He backed up Ty Conklin on Tuesday night. - Detroit Free Press / Belleville News-Democrat

Ethan Moreau is a game time decision. The MRI on his right forearm was negative - no break. He thought there was no chance he would play Friday but after skating today he is hopeful. He says if he doesn't play Friday he will go for sure in the Oilers next game on Sunday. If Moreau can go, Liam Reddox will be a scratch. - TSN

Tomas Vokoun will start in goal on Friday versus the Lightning. Vokoun has had two straight shutouts. Craig Anderson is expected to start on Saturday. - Sun Sentinel

Scott Clemmensen is expected to start on Friday against the Penguins. He is 1-1 against the Penguins this season. - New York Post

Captian Daniel Alfredsson (upper body) returned to action Tuesday against the Flyers, as did Dany Heatley (flu), who scored twice. Anton Volchenkov left the game in the opening minute of the first period after hitting the boards hard. He did not return. - TSN

The Senators will return to practice at the Bell Sensplex on Friday, then board a plane for Calgary right after. They will also make stops in Vancouver and Edmonton. They'll return to Ottawa to spend New Year's before hitting the road again. - Ottawa Sun

Doug Weight (groin) missed Tuesday's game and is considered day-to-day. - Newsday

The combination of Scott Hartnell, Joffrey Lupul and Jeff Carter have 19 goals and 38 points in their eight games together. - Philadelphia Inquirer

Goalie Marty Biron (illness) and forward Glen Metropolit (back) missed Tuesday's game but are expected to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago. Luca Sbisa was benched for missing a team meeting. - Philadelphia Inquirer

The team has given up nine power-play goals in their past six games. - Post Gazette

Forward David Perron played Tuesday night on the Blues' fourth line with Cam Paddock and Dan Hinote. He was a healthy scratch the game before, and was only put back in the lineup to help on the powerplay. Paul Kariya (hip) and T.J. Oshie (ankle) hope to practice with the team on Friday. - St Louis Post Dispatch

Ryan Johnson had the casts taken off his foot and finger and breifly skated on his own. Head coach Alain Vigneault said he'll be another week to 10 days. - TSN

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Bryzgalov wearing a Christmas mask with a big pink bow on the front, Santa and Christmas trees on the sides

[VegasJeff]

Bryzgalov wearing a Christmas mask with a big pink bow on the front, Santa and Christmas trees on the sides

LOL, I was at the game tonight wearing my Bryz Yotes jersey, lol. I thought I was seeing things when I was close to the glass during warm ups.

When the Yotes scored tonight and I stood up and cheered, the other season seat holders in the section next to me yelled, "I thought you're a ducks fan." in which I replied... "I'm just not a kings fan."

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1 - Fedotenko, R. (12:51 in 2nd)
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Patrik Elias #26, Andy Greene #6 and Johnny Oduya #29 of the New Jersey Devils take the ice to warm up prior to playing against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center on December 26, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Maxime Talbot (25) is checked into the boards by the New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp (17) in the second period during an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, top center, as the New Jersey Devils' Brian Gionta (14) hits the ice in the second period during an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
(AP)


Scott Clemmensen #35 and Colin White #5 of the New Jersey Devils defend the net against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center on December 26, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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2 - Vanek, T. (PPG, 06:13 in 3rd), Afinogenov, M. (18:11 in 3rd)
3 - Kozlov, V. (17:46 in 2nd), Gordon, B. (01:58 in 3rd), Ovechkin, A. (08:27 in 3rd)


Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, slides on the ice and collides with Buffalo Sabres goalie Patrick Lalime (40) after he scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Washington.
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Buffalo Sabres Maxim Afinogenov (61), of Russia, leaps up as the puck passes under him and Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore (60) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Washington. Afinogenov was credited with the goal on the play.
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Buffalo Sabres goalie Patrick Lalime (40) stops a shot by Washington Capitals' David Steckel (39) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Washington.
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, celebrates his goal with Viktor Kozlov (25), of Russia, and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, against Buffalo Sabres goalie Patrick Lalime (40) and Henrik Tallinder (10), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Washington.
(AP)

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5 - Larose, C. (18:56 in 1st), Eaves, P. (05:58 in 2nd), Staal, E. (PPG, 07:27 in 3rd), Staal, E. (10:42 in 3rd), Staal, E. (11:58 in 3rd)
4 - White, T. (PPG, 10:58 in 1st), Little, B. (PPG, 18:14 in 2nd), Little, B. (PPG, 19:57 in 2nd), Little, B. (09:52 in 3rd)


Carolina Hurricanes' Matt Cullen, left, battles along the boards for the puck with Atlanta Thrashers' Tobias Enstrom (39) of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason (6) battles for the puck against Atlanta Thrashers Vyacheslav Kozlov (13) of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Atlanta.
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Carolina Hurricanes center Eric Staal (12) breaks free from an Atlanta Thrashers defender as he skates to score his third goal of the night during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Atlanta.
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Carolina Hurricanes center Eric Staal, center, celebrates his goal against Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg, right, of Sweden, with Hurricanes left wing Sergei Samsonov, left, of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Atlanta. Staal had a hat trick for the night and lead the Hurricanes to a 5-4 win.
(AP)

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4 - Eminger, S. (11:24 in 1st), Recchi, M. (16:53 in 2nd), Artyukhin, E. (18:27 in 2nd), Malone, R. (00:00 in SO)
3 - Ballard, K. (18:28 in 1st), Stillman, C. (PPG, 13:37 in 3rd), McCabe, B. (19:46 in 3rd)


Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, looks back at the puck in the net on a goal scored by Tampa Bay Lightning Steve Eminger in the first period of a NHL hockey game at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2008
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Tampa Bay Lightnings' Andrej Meszaros (14) of Slovakia has the puck hit him in the face as Florida Panthers' David Booth and Lightnings' goalie Mike Smith (41) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2008
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Tampa Bay Lightnings' Adam Hall, left, scores against Florida Panthers goalie Craig Anderson, right, during a shoot-out at a NHL hockey game at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Tampa Bay Lightnings' Ryan Malone (12) scores the winning goal during a shoot-out against Florida Panthers goalie Craig Anderson (31), during a NHL hockey game at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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2 - Cleary, D. (14:04 in 1st), Samuelsson, M. (03:00 in 3rd)
3 - Zanon, G. (09:29 in 1st), Klein, K. (PPG, 13:24 in 2nd), Fiddler, V. (18:52 in 2nd)


Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) battles Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55), of Sweden, for the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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ashville Predators center Vernon Fiddler (38) celebrates after scoring a goal against Detroit Red Wings goalie Ty Conklin (29) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Also behind Fiddler are Red WIngs center Kris Draper (33) and defenseman Brad Stuart (23).
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Holmstrom (96), of Sweden, tries to get past Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) and Predators defenseman Greg de Vries (7) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Detroit Red Wings center Kris Draper (33) loses his helmet but still fights Nashville Predators right wing Wade Belak (3) for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Behind Draper is Red Wings right wing Kirk Maltby (18).
(AP)

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1 - Richards, M. (07:42 in 1st)
5 - Ladd, A. (01:13 in 1st), Sharp, P. (02:35 in 1st), Campbell, B. (PPG, 00:39 in 3rd), Versteeg, K. (PPG, 04:07 in 3rd), Bolland, D. (05:07 in 3rd)


Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards, left, fights with Chicago Blackhawks' Troy Brouwer during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Chicago.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron saves a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Chicago.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux, left, battles for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, left, controls the puck past Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards(18), and Scott Hartnell (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Chicago.
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3 - Pouliot, M. (04:27 in 2nd), Horcoff, S. (PPG, 08:31 in 2nd), Souray, S. (PPG, 16:46 in 2nd)
2 - Raymond, M. (19:29 in 2nd), Wellwood, K. (PPG, 01:46 in 3rd)


Vancouver Canucks' Mattias Ohlund, left, of Sweden, goaltender Curtis Sanford and Mason Raymond, right, protect the net from Edmonton Oilers' Marc Pouliot, second from right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Vancouver Canucks' Mike Brown, right, checks Edmonton Oilers' Denis Grebeshkov into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Vancouver Canucks' Darcy Hordichuk, right, goes into the boards with Edmonton Oilers' Robert Nilsson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Curtis Sandford, right, reacts to Edmonton Oilers' Sheldon Souray's goal as Oilers Ales Hemsky, left, of Czech Republic, skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
(AP)

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2 - Mueller, P. (10:44 in 1st), Doan, S. (PPG, 17:43 in 2nd)
1 - Harrold, P. (PPG, 08:49 in 3rd)


Drew Doughty #23 of the Los Angeles Kings and Kevin Porter #23 of the Phoenix Coyotes collide against the boards during the first period at the Staples Center on December 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)


(L-R) Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov #30, Ken Klee #2, and Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes defend the net against Dustin Brown #23 (L) and Kyle Calder #19 of the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at the Staples Center on December 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)


Goaltender Jonathan Quick #32 (L) and Matt Greene #2 of the Los Angeles Kings defend the net against Steve Reinprecht #28 (L) and Ed Jovanovski #28 ® of the Phoenix Coyotes during the third period at the Staples Center on December 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)


Enver Lisin #18 of the Phoenix Coyotes shoves Jarret Stoll #28 of the Los Angeles Kings as Stoll attempts to rebound the puck against Ed Jovanovski #55 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the second period at the Staples Center on December 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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1 - Stempniak, L. (15:44 in 1st)
4 - Okposo, K. (03:47 in 1st), Guerin, B. (06:27 in 2nd), Guerin, B. (02:34 in 3rd), Meyer, F. (08:39 in 3rd)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Matt Stajan, left, collides with New York Islanders' Bruno Gervais in the first period during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Lee Stempniak, right, shoots and scores on New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro as Josh Bailey and Chris Campoli look on in the first period during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Andre Deveaux, left, fights with New York Islanders' Tim Jackman in the first period during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Alexei Ponikarovsky of Russia, right, leaps to let a shot on goal pass as New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro, left, and Brendan Witt defend in the second period during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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New York Islanders', Blake Comeau (57), Kyle Okposo (21) and Mike Comrie (89) celebrate as Toronto Maple Leafs' Matt Stajan (14) and goaltender Vesa Toskala of Finland, look on after Islanders' Freddy Meyer (not pictured) scored a goal in the third period during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)


Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala of Finland, right, watches as the puck slips past him and into the net in the third period against the New York Islanders during NHL hockey action Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Uniondale, N.Y. The goal was scored by Islanders' Freddy Meyer.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)


Bill Guerin #13 of the New York Islanders scores his 400th NHL goal against Vesa Toskala #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at 2:34 of the third period on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Bill Guerin #13 of the New York Islanders is stopped by Vesa Toskala #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Mike Comrie #89 and Blake Comeau #57 of the New York Islanders celebrate a goal by teammate Freddy Meyer #44 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Bill Guerin #13 of the New York Islanders takes the shot on Vesa Toskala #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders smothers a shot by Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Thomas Pock #17 of the New York Islanders flips Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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Richard Park #10 of the New York Islanders gets hit with the stick by Dominic Moore #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
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So sorry Barmy that there are soooooooo many photos documenting DiPietro's return and the Leafs' loss ... I usually post all that I can find since you and MrBarmy can't always watch the games.



Vesa Toskala #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs expels water during his game against the New York Islanders on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Mark Streit #2 of the New York Islanders pushes Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Tim Jackman #28 of the New York Islanders lands a punch on Andre Deveaux #56of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Playing in his first game after returning from injury, Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders kicks out a shot as Lee Stempniak #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks for the rebound on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Playing his first game back from injury, Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders clears the puck away from Matt Stajan #14 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Brendan Witt #32 of the New York Islanders boards Mikhail Grabovski #84 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 26, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)