BROSSARD, Que. -- George Parros will get a taste of the Canadiens-Leafs rivalry right off the bat. The veteran enforcer who joined Montreal this summer has been declared fit to play in the NHL season opener against Toronto on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. With Leafs tough guy Frazer McLaren out with a broken finger, some are making wagers on how long it will take Parros to tangle with one of Torontos other enforcers, like Colton Orr. "Its a big game and Im looking forward to it," Parros said Monday. "I had no pre-season games, but youve got to jump in at some point. "Its a source of pride for me to be back on time. And given the nature of the game -- the first game at home against a rival like that -- I think its going to be fun." Parros had off-season shoulder surgery and wasnt certain to be ready, but rehab went better than expected. Montreal hopes the six-foot-five right winger will even out the imbalance in size and grit the Canadiens, a smaller team that thrives on quickness, have endured against some teams in recent years. Coach Michel Therrien did not confirm his lineup, but Parros skated on the fourth line in practice with centre Brandon Prust and Travis Moen, while forwards Ryan White and Michael Bournival looked like they would sit out. The off-season saw Montreal add three veterans -- Parros, big defenceman Douglas Murray and scoring winger Danny Briere. Murray will not make his Canadiens debut. Therrien said the former San Jose Shark suffered an upper body injury in practice this week and will be out four-to-six weeks. His spot will be taken by six-foot-seven youngster Jarred Tinordi, who had an excellent camp. He skated on the third pair with Francis Bouillon. Defenceman P.K. Subban likes what he has seen of Tinordi, who got some regular season action and stayed on for the playoffs last season while filling in for Alexei Emelin, who will be out until December after ACL surgery. "Tinners a big guy and he plays physical and mean," said Subban. "I enjoy watching him hit guys and fight guys and all that fun stuff. "Hes going to be a very impactful player for our team. Itll be interesting to see what he looks like in a couple of years. If he continues to improve hell be a really good hockey player." Briere will make his Montreal debut on right wing on the top line with centre David Desharnais and Max Pacioretty. The Leafs will be without one of their key newcomers, David Clarkson, who is serving a 10-game suspension for leaving the bench during a pre-season brawl. Newcomers that may be in the lineup include defenceman Paul Ranger and forwards Dave Bolland, Mason Raymond and Carter Ashton. Coach Randy Carlyle has yet to decide whether James Reimer or new addition Jonathan Bernier will start in goal. Carlyle is aware the Canadiens have added size, but still sees their strengths as speed and a quick transition game. "Theyve got a well-rounded lineup, theyve got speed, theyve got a world-class goaltender in Carey Price," he said. "They went out and added more competitiveness to their mix. Theyve got a tough guy now in George Parros, a big, rugged defenceman in Murray. "Montreals a transition team, and if you turn the puck over, youre going to be playing in your own zone all night. They rely specifically on their skill-set and their speed through the neutral ice to attack, and if we turn the puck over its going to be a long night." Parros was a welcome addition for many of the Canadiens speedy forwards, but centre Lars Eller said the team is still built on moving the puck quickly. "We have an asset we didnt have before -- a big guy who can drop the gloves and be intimidating," said Eller. "Thats something we havent had a lot before. "But I still think our identity is speed and quickness. We cant forget that." The Leafs are not all size and physicality. They can also burn teams with speed. At least thats what Carlyle hopes to see. "Id like to see a team thats going to be a strong, forechecking hockey club," he said. "Were a skating team, and we have to skate, but we have to do some things that are going to allow us to skate. "We have to execute to a higher level than we have in the pre-season at puck recoveries and transitioning the puck out of our defensive zone through the neutral ice to allow us to get in and be a skating team. Were a hockey club that has to skate, and if were turning the puck, usually were skating in our own zone instead of the oppositions zone." Both teams made the playoffs last season, with Toronto ending a seven-year drought and Montreal rebounding from 15th in the Eastern Conference to second during the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign. This season, most pundits see both in the mix for the final post-season berths in their newly realigned division, or perhaps one of the conferences two wildcard spots. Both the Leafs and Canadiens will want to show the other whos the favourite in the opener. "Its a good test right away," said Prust. "Theyve got a point to prove and weve got a point to prove. "It should be fun." . And now they are already only one victory from knocking the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks out of the playoffs. Unlike the first two games in Oklahoma City, Game 3 wasnt even close. [url=http://www.throwbackonlineshop.com/new-york-yankees-mickey-mantle-throwback... Mantle Jersey . 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The slumping Phillies have lost four straight since clinching their fifth consecutive division crown. It ties their longest losing streak of the season, previously done twice. But, the Phillies have already secured home-field advantage throughout the post-season and they have been resting many of their regulars. "Im not worried, but Id like to see us play better," manager Charlie Manuel said. "Were not going through the motions, but I feel were not focused. Its normal in some respect, but you never want to see us play in a manner where we have bad at-bats and not play well." In the opener, Tommy Milone threw six scoreless innings and pinch-hitter Ryan Zimmerman delivered an RBI single in the 10th to lift the Nationals to a 4-3 victory. Detwiler (3-5) allowed three hits in his longest career outing. The left-hander earned his first road win after going 0-9 in his first 12 starts away from home. "I just focused on keeping the ball down, I felt stronger as the game went on," Detwiler said. "When you pitch with a good rhythm, it seems like the hitters dont have a good rhythm." Lee (16-8) gave up three runs -- two earned -- and 11 hits, striking out nine in seven innings. It was his first loss since July 25. "Every time I take the mound, I want to do the same thing regardless of the situation," Lee said. "I want to give the team a chance to win." The Nationals have won nine of 12. Henry Rodriguez got the last two outs in the eighth and Drew Storen finished off the three-hitter for his second save of the day and 40th in 45 chances this season. Danny Espinosa hit his 20th homer to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead in the second. Detwiler helped himself with a two-out RBI single in the sixth. He was 2 for 41 lifetime before hitting a liner to centre to score Espinosa, who singled with one out. The Nationals got an unearned run in the seventh when catcher Carlos Ruiz tried to pick off Jayson Werth at third, but hit him in the arm with the throw. Werth, who led off the inning with a double, scored when the ball bounced into foul territory. Werth left the game with a bruised right elbow. The Phillies havent given Lee much support in his losses this season, scoring just 14 runs in those eight games. Lee has allowed four earned runs in his last threee starts but is 0-1 with two no-decisions.dddddddddddd The lack of run support could cost Lee a chance at the NL Cy Young Award. Lee, teammate Roy Halladay and Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw are considered the top three candidates. Milone, the organizations 2010 minor league pitcher of the year, picked a perfect time to set career highs in innings and pitches (93). The left-hander allowed four hits, struck out two and walked none. "I was moving the ball in and out," Milone said. "It was actually pretty easy. Some days, you go in and out when youre trying to throw strikes. Today, it seemed a lot easier." Pinch-hitter Michael Morse sparked Washingtons winning rally with a two-out walk in the 10th. He moved up on a passed ball and scored when Zimmerman singled to centre off Michael Stutes (6-2). Tom Gorzelanny (4-6) worked the ninth for the victory. Storen got Ross Gload to ground out with runners on first and second to end the game. The Phillies started two regulars -- Shane Victorino in centre and Hunter Pence in right -- in the first game. Both were pulled by the seventh inning. Roger Bernadina hit a three-run homer off reliever Michael Schwimer in the seventh for a 3-0 lead. "I was looking for a pitch and he left one out over the plate," said Bernadina, who tied his career-high with three RBIs. The Phillies tied it in the bottom half when Raul Ibanez hit a three-run drive to right on an 0-2 pitch from Tyler Clippard. It was Ibanezs second career pinch-hit homer, the last one coming in 2001 for Seattle. Kyle Kendrick bolstered his case for a spot on the Phillies post-season roster with his second consecutive strong outing. He pitched six scoreless innings. "Hes been good, very good," Manuel said. "He finds a way to get it done." Kendrick has given up three or fewer earned runs in each of his last nine starts. "I feel pretty good right now," Kendrick said. "I have good command of my pitches." NOTES: Pence wasnt in the starting lineup in the second game for the first time since joining Philadelphia. He has patellar tendinitis in his left knee, and will have a precautionary MRI on Wednesday. ... Phillies 1B Ryan Howard missed both games. Hes been nagged by bursitis in his left foot. ... The Phillies reached 215 straight sellouts at Citizens Bank Park, including post-season play. ... Espinosa has a nine-game hitting streak. Hes 7 for 10 off Lee, including three homers. ... 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