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DiPietro practices; feels like tightness has finally been fixed

New York Islander Goalie Rick DiPietro during practice

Photo credit: Joe Rogate

 Rehabbing goaltender Rick DiPietro, who did not play the third period of last Friday's game in Springfield (his second rehab start), practiced with goaltending  consultant Sudarshan Maharaj and faced shots from Doug Weight, Tim Jackman, and Jeff Tambellini before the rest of the team took the ice for the morning skate.

"I felt great. It was good. Looking forward to tomorrow...

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