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Hours after Thoresen was told he might require surgery to remove a ruptured testicle, after blocking a slap shot by Capitals defenseman Mike Green, an MRI taken at Washington Hospital Center revealed no rupture. Thoresen was discharged Saturday morning.
When Holmgren told reporters Friday night that Thoresen might face surgery, few expected the 20-year-old winger and father of two to play in the remainder of the playoffs. In fact, many wondered if he would be able to have children again.
Perhaps that's why his teammates were stunned when told there was a possibility of him suiting up again in this series.
"Wow!" Timonen said. "I didn't know that. I'm surprised if he can play. It's good to see he's going to be all right, and hopefully he can keep his testicle."
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