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Article: Johansson ready for test; Halpern isn't.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 2, 2002
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Byline: Dave Fay, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
One Washington Capitals player recovering from an injury will test his ailing shoulder tonight, but a continuing injury to another player is causing management considerable concern.
Defenseman Calle Johansson, who underwent extensive rotator cuff surgery Nov.12, is scheduled to play his first game since Nov.8 when the Caps face Pittsburgh in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
But center Jeff Halpern is still hobbled from a groin injury that occurred after he completed his rehabilitation from reconstructive knee surgery Feb.20. Halpern pulled a groin muscle about three weeks ago and has practiced only once since, although he ...