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Found January 07, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dion Phaneuf
TEAMS: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Detroit Red Wings,  Winnipeg Jets
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf participated in practice Saturday and was expected to be in the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings.Phaneuf's face was swollen after he was hit by a puck late in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.The Maple Leafs captain took some good-natured ribbing from his teammates Saturday morning, with fellow blue liner saying it looked like Phaneuf had a "big softball" on his cheek.Phaneuf has been one of the top defensemen in the NHL so far this season, registering six goals and 21 assists in 40 games.
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