Getty Images It’s not all bad news in Columbus lately. After suffering an injury in an ugly end-board collision a week ago, defenseman James Wisniewski is back practicing with the team.
As Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch shares, Wisniewski is counting his lucky stars to not be more seriously injured.
“I watched the replay, and it was surreal,” Wisniewski said yesterday after returning to practice. “For one thing, I had no idea I was down on the ice that long. When I walked in (the dressing room), I didn’t really recognize the place.”
Wisniewski suffered the third (known) concussion of his career on the play and having him back practicing is important for the Jackets given the other injuries they’re dealing with on defense. Adrian Aucoin and John Moore are out of action and while it’s nice to have Jack Johnson playing more than 30 minutes a game to make up for the losses, that’s not optimal for keeping him fresh.
Wisniewski’s progress is going well, however, as he shed the “no contact” jersey for this morning’s practice.
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He’s excited about the Avalanche’s future, but he also has other considerations.
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The match will start at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Friday’s collection of links.
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Typically, this is called.
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Sharks ‘weren’t very good’ in a Game 5 loss, but ‘maybe that’s a good thing’
May 24, 2013, 2:46 AM EDT
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On the brink of elimination.
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Kings’ Quick ‘didn’t have to work hard’ in shutout win over Sharks
May 24, 2013, 2:28 AM EDT
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Remember when he took the blame for first two losses against St. Louis?
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Second goal in 27 games.
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Discuss: Kings dominate Game 5, one win away from Western Conference final
May 24, 2013, 1:24 AM EDT
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Home team has won every game in this series.
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“Something’s got to give,” Jonathan Toews said.
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Officially sidelined since Feb. 14 due to what GM Mike Gillis cited as safety concerns.
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Rangers’ Lundqvist: Hagelin goal ‘probably the ugliest I’ve ever seen’
May 23, 2013, 11:44 PM EDT
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Something you don’t see every game.
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‘We’ve had streaks before,” he said.
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Three straight penalties, still zero goals in the playoffs.
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Video: Wings’ Abdelkader hacking and whacking at Blackhawks’ Crawford
May 23, 2013, 11:01 PM EDT
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Detroit wins again.
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The Chicago Blackhawks’ frustrations continue.
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Sharks’ Demers is in the lineup for Game 5 against the Kings
May 23, 2013, 10:47 PM EDT
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Game on.
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Tortorella says he loves Brad Richards; those who deny that can ‘kiss his [bleep]‘
May 23, 2013, 10:38 PM EDT
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The Game 4 win clearly made him chipper.
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Chris Kreider with some more playoff magic.
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Not Tuukka Rask’s best moments.
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GM David Poile compares him favorably to Brad Marchand.
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Video: Highlights: Kings beat Sharks, take series lead
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Video: Brown takes out goalie Niemi
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Video: Demers commits reckless penalty
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Video: Demers slashes Doughty, but no call made
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Video: Niemi robs Carter to preserve tie
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Video: Highlights: Wings take 3-1 series lead over 'Hawks
