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MacDonald back on ice, cautious of hip

Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald. (Feb. 17, 2011)

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

Though defenseman Andrew MacDonald, back from hip surgery, regularly is given “maintenance” days — skipping practice on days after games — he was back on the ice Wednesday with no ill effects and described his limited workout routine as nothing more than wise caution.

“After you go through games and stuff, it just tightens up a little bit,” he said. “Just kind of give a day of rest here and...

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