<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sources tell me that the rookie goaltender will make his first NHL start tonight against the Thrashers and that Vinny Prospal will take a few spins on the ice for the first time since Dec. 28 knee surgery...</p>

Sources tell me that the rookie goaltender will make his first NHL start tonight against the Thrashers and that Vinny Prospal will take a few spins on the ice for the first time since Dec. 28 knee surgery...

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"I'll probably just leave it as 'maintenance' for today,'' Laviolette said about whether missing practice will have an impact on Wennberg's availability for Game 3 on Friday.

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Roslovic's impact had been modest since being acquired at the trade deadline. His goal Tuesday gave the Rangers a 4-2 lead.

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"Sometimes that's how you have to shut a game down," Trouba said. "A little dirty."

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He scored 49 goals in the regular season, then netted the deciding goal and took a game-high seven shots in Game 1 against the Capitals.

Best: Panarin shooting to erase last season's playoff struggles

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Former LSU wideout has explosive side and talent to upgrade the Giants' offense.

Giants draft receiver Malik Nabers at No. 6

"He understands the game," said coach Patrick Roy. "He's an important piece on our team"

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The Mets have actually been solid at DH without the perennial All-Star.

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Going into Thursday's tilt against the A's, their 2.95 ERA was second-lowest in the majors.

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