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Kessel cleared for action
Kessel cleared for action
Phil Kessel, cleared for action, will be all smiles if he dresses tomorrow against New Jersey. (AP Photo) Phil Kessel, who made it through the entire practice today (his first since being sidelined with mononucleosis), was cleared for contact...
Bruins center Phil Kessel sidelined with mono
boston.com — BOSTON The Boston Bruins have placed center Phil Kessel, the team's leading goal scorer, on injured reserve... with mononucleosis. The move means that Kessel will miss at least one week. Kessel's 24 goals are tied for third in the NHL and he also has 17 ... (more) Bruins center Phil Kessel sidelined with mono
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Stanley Cup of ChowderMore Good News The Globe's Fluto Shinzawa is reporting that Phil Kessel has been cleared for contact and participated fully in this morning's practice. Michael Ryder, who missed last night's game with flu-like symptoms was back at practice today as well. ...

Kessel Has Been Cleared To Play
Hub Hockey — ... Kessel is in line to play tomorrow against the Devils."Hopefully after today and after tomorrow's morning skate, he should be able to come back," Claude Julien said. Kessel last played on Jan. 10 against Carolina. Kessel said he didn't feel like his usual self for several weeks before he was diagnosed."I thought I had it for a while," Kessel (24-17--41) said. "I went in there probably about a month before. They said no, but I knew I had it. Whatever, though. It's finished now."" -Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe

Game 49: Devils @ Boston
In Lou We Trust — ... their penalty kill is solid (83.4%).  In all of these stats, the Bruins are in the top 3 in the league except their kill, which is only seventh best overall.  Yeah, this team is still good.  As if there was any doubt. Stanley Cup of Chowder should be your choice in getting a Bruins' perspective.  As usual, the Bruins won their last game - but in overtime - to Washington.  SCC's recap is here; and his most recent postings reference the Boston Globe reporting that Phil Kessel is able to practice again. Also, ...

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stanleycupofchowder.com 1/29/2009 — More Good News The Globe's Fluto Shinzawa is reporting that Phil Kessel has been cleared for contact and participated fully in this morning's practice. Michael Ryder, who missed last night's game with flu-like symptoms was back at practice ...
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Phil Kessel to return for Bruins against DevilsLatest Sporting News Articles for NHL 1/29/2009
BOSTON (AP) -- Phil Kessel has been cleared to rejoin Boston after missing six games with a case of ...
Phil Kessel to return for Bruins against DevilsBoston.com -- Hockey news 1/29/2009
The Boston Bruins are getting another key offensive player back as Phil Kessel returns to the ice after missing six games with a case of mononucleosis.