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TORONTO -- After missing Sundays game against Team Russia due to the flu, Team Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist participated in a full practice Monday. It hasnt yet been decided whether Lundqvist will start against Team Finland on Tuesday in the World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre.I feel better today, Lundqvist said. Yesterday was just not good enough to be able to play. The decision was made together with [coach] Rikard [Gronborg]. The position is what it is, and its a lot of responsibility. You just cant go out there and see if youre OK, so we made that decision, which was a good one. [Backup Jacob] Markstrom played really well. Personally, today, it was better. We went really hard in practice, and well see how I feel in the afternoon, and in the end its up to the coaches to decide who is going to play.Markstrom helped Sweden to a 2-1 victory with a 27-save performance against Russia. If Lundqvist is 100 percent, it makes sense to start him, but Gronborg said he would wait until Monday afternoon to speak with Lundqvist and the other coaches before making a decision.My feeling is that it feels great that he was on the ice. I felt he had a strong practice, Gronborg said. I havent talked to him after practice. Well talk when we get back, and well sit down as a coaching group and discuss it. Again, it was awesome to see him at practice.Gronborg described it as speculation that Lundqvist is 100 percent.This tournament could be the last time Lundqvist, 34, plays for the Swedish national team, but Gronborg said his decision wont come down to the fact that Sweden is playing rival Finland on Tuesday.Lundqvist faced Finland at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, winning 2-1 to advance to the gold-medal game.In the end, every game is super important, Lundqvist said. You only have three games in the group, so it doesnt matter who you play, you have to take it very seriously. As a group here, we look forward to the challenge. Its going to be a tough game for us. Personally, I just hope Ill be able to play, but in the end, its up to the coaches here to decide whos going to be out there. But I had a good practice today. I feel a lot better than yesterday, so Im optimistic.Lundqvist was at the rink on Sunday, but he returned to the team hotel when the decision was made that he would not play. He showed no ill effects during Mondays practice and even stayed on the ice longer than usual the day before a game.Ive been feeling a little heavy, and it was different symptoms for the flu, he said. In the end, I just felt I was not able to perform at 100 percent, and at this level, and the importance of the game, you cant take a selfish decision there -- even though its tough to not be out there. I felt it was the best decision for the team, and Markstrom goes out and plays really well. It was the right move. Nmd Schweiz Kaufen . Pirlo limped out of Sundays 1-0 win over Udinese after just 13 minutes. Juventus says Pirlo underwent tests on Monday which revealed he has "a second-degree lesion to the collateral medial ligament in his right knee. Nmd Schuhe Online .ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. http://www.nmdschweizkaufen.ch/ . Instead of dwelling on the negative, Oates focused on what was good about the clubs recent play. It worked. Nmd Günstig Kaufen Schweiz . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. Nmd Günstig Fake . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera admits hes hoping for some bad weather on Thursday night.He figures maybe that might help slow down Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Well, that and a seemingly much-improved defense.Brees pounded the Panthers secondary on Oct. 16, throwing for 465 yards and four touchdowns as the Saints built a 21-0 lead and held on to win 41-38 on the Louisiana Superdome turf.In the three games since, Carolinas defense has clamped down, allowing only four combined offensive touchdowns while getting 15 sacks with four takeaways.Carolinas young secondary, which was racked by injuries in the previous meeting, has gotten healthy and is starting to mesh.Drew is a great quarterback and he was able to find those holes, find those mismatches, find the mistakes that were being made on our defense last time, Panthers safety Kurt Coleman said.But we have been able to correct those things over these last few weeks. I feel like our chemistry, the communication aspect that you need as a defense as a whole has been much better.Added Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy: What we had last year was a swagger, and were getting our swagger back.Saints coach Sean Payton said he can see on tape the Panthers are playing with renewed confidence.Theyre playing outstanding defense, Payton said. Their pressure on the quarterback has increased.Said Brees: They thrive on giving you a lot of different looks at times and they have a pressure package, and try to force turnovers.But stopping Brees wont be easy.He is completing nearly 70 percent of passes and has thrown 24 touchdown passes with only seven interceptions. His QB rating is second in the league behind Atlantas Matt Ryan.Some things to watch in Thursday nights game:DOUBTING THOMAS: Saints second-round draft choice Michael Thomas has emerged as the NFLs leading rookie receiver, but is coming off one of his worst games as a pro. He fumbled twice in the fourth quarter -- both resulting in Denver points -- and had a pass ripped from his grasp for an interception in the Saints 25-23 loss to Denver last Sunday. Thomas has been quiet since, disappearing from the locker room after the game and declining to speak with reporters on Tuesday. Emotionally hes great, Brees said. Hes chomping at the bit to get back out there and perform.ddddddddddddKICKING THEMSELVES: Major breakdowns on kicks have figured prominently into two Saints losses, including last Sunday. The decisive play in the loss to the Broncos was a blocked extra-point kick that was returned for a defensive 2-point conversion with 1:28 to go. Earlier this season, the Saints had a field goal blocked and returned for a TD in New York against Giants, who pulled out a three-point victory in that game despite not scoring an offensive TD.ON THE MEND: The Panthers are anxious to get two-time All-Pro center Ryan Kalil back on the field after missing the past two games with a shoulder injury. Carolinas running game has struggled in Kalils absence.Panthers quarterback Cam Newton called Kalil his secret jewel, saying he does more for a quarterback than any offensive lineman in the league.Defensively, outside linebacker Shaq Thompson is expected to play after missing two games with a knee injury.NEWTON RUNNING: Newton only ran twice against the Saints on Oct. 16 in his first game back from a concussion. But the mobile QB is expected to see more designed runs this time around against the Saints. Newton carried a season-high 12 times for 54 yards and a touchdown in Carolinas 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Rivera isnt tipping his hand when it comes to Thursday nights strategy, saying its just about the game plan more than it is anything else.SAINTS DEFENSE: The Saints could have as many as four defensive regulars on the field for their rematch against Carolina who were unable to play in the previous meeting. Those include rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins -- a first-round pick last spring -- and veteran linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, who each had sacks last weekend.Also back is top cornerback Delvin Breaux and defensive end Paul Kruger. Getting those guys back into the mix always helps, Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said. .... Theyre talented, they play fast. Theyve been playing well as of late, thats for sure.---AP Sports Writer Brett Martel in New Orleans contributed to this report.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '