"Sean Avery returned from exile to his first practice back with the Rangers on Wednesday, but he will not be making his season debut in their next game.

Citing the team's stellar play in Monday's 5-2 win over San Jose and Avery's limited time on the ice over the past few days, having cleared re-entry waivers on Tuesday, coach John Tortorella said he will be using the same lineup from Monday in Thursday's game against Anaheim at Madison Square Garden.

As much as Avery wants to play, he said he couldn't argue with the logic."