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IRVING, Texas - Zack Martins best test so far of durability as a pro came with a right ankle injury serious enough to keep him out of practice for a week with the Cowboys.The rookie right guards response: Im playing.It certainly fits with everything I know about him, Dallas coach Jason Garrett said. Hes a little bit of a throwback. He reminds you of linemen who played 25 years ago. He just has this way about him.Martin is possibly the last first-round piece of a rebuilt offensive line for the Cowboys, a versatile blocker with more starts at Notre Dame than anyone in school history. And now hes the first rookie lineman named to the Pro Bowl in Dallas franchise history.Its kind of an exclamation point on the season that hes had, said centre Travis Frederick, a first-round pick last year and another first-time Pro Bowl player. We talked about it several times throughout the season, how hes never really come in and played like a rookie. Hes always played like a veteran.Tyron Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl pick at left tackle, was Dallas top choice from 2011.Martins resolve was tested just weeks after the Cowboys picked him at No. 16. He was already the guy Dallas took instead of Johnny Manziel, who was unexpectedly still on the board. And then he got caught up in a play that ended standout linebacker Sean Lees season in the first full squad workout of the off-season.Lee was about to engage with Martin in a noncontact drill when his left knee gave way, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament. There was video for all to see, and it was easy to forget that Lees knee buckled before Martin rolled over the top of him.Martin stood tall when he was questioned about the play by reporters.It sucks to be kind of grouped into that play and him getting hurt, Martin said at the time. I think he would say it first over anyone. Youve got to move forward.And that was the message from many of the veterans who pulled Martin aside, including Lee and tight end Jason Witten.Harry Hiestand, Martins line coach at Notre Dame, knew from the outset that his old pupil wouldnt have trouble getting over the Lee incident, promising that hes not reliving it.Martin has spent the last five months proving it as a key component of soon-to-be NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murrays pursuit of all-time league leader Emmitt Smiths franchise record from 19 years ago. He has 1,745 yards, needing 29 yards to beat Smiths total of 1,773.The 24-year-old Martin sprained his right ankle in a win at Philadelphia that gave the Cowboys the NFC East lead, and played without practicing in a division-clinching win over Indianapolis last week.He came out only after the 42-7 victory was in hand, and now hes practicing again with Dallas (11-4) visiting Washington (4-11) in the regular-season finale Sunday.The trainers did a great job all week getting the swelling and all of that stuff out of there, Martin said. So it was really just getting comfortable with it and running around.Hiestands lasting memory of Martin is the way he would come to meetings every day with a vibe that said, Hey, coach, dont worry about this. We got this stuff.These days its more like Im going to keep my mouth shut and work. Hes sure thats the best way to make it as a lineman in the NFL.And hes well on his way to making it.I think you can tell hes a natural leader, Witten said. 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Hes also won four Vezina Trophies, three Stanley Cups and a pair of gold medals with Team Canada. Ive been waiting for a great opportunity, and it came from the Blues, Brodeur told the leagues official website. I just want to have fun. Ive got nothing to prove to myself. I just want to go out and enjoy the season and enjoy the winning like I was able to do in New Jersey for a lot of years. Brodeur hasnt played in the NHL since the Devils 2013-14 season finale April 13, a 3-2 win over Boston. He began skating with the Blues on Friday. The future Hall of Famer will try to help St. Louis (16-7-2) bounce back from its first regulation loss in six games. Jake Allen was in net for a 4-1 defeat in Chicago on Wednesday that featured three Blackhawks goals in the first 5 1/2 minutes of the third period. The Blues were 4-0-1 before that defeat and had taken a season high-tying three in a row on the road. St. Louis attempt to get back into the win column will come against a Nashville team thats won six straight at home and is 10-1-1 there this season. The Blues, who split two home matchups with the Predators in November, are seeking a seventh consecutive victory in Nashville. They outscored the Predators by a combined 12-3 in last seasons three visits, but Nashville (16-6-2) has apppeared far more competitive in its first campaign under Peter Laviolette.dddddddddddd It had won a season-high four in a row - despite scoring a combined three goals in the final two victories - before a 2-1 loss at Carolina on Tuesday. Mike Ribeiro tallied his second goal in as many games with 4:46 remaining, but the Predators couldnt find the equalizer despite outshooting the Hurricanes 15-6 in the final period. There werent a lot of Grade-A opportunities for us. They were pretty quick to defense and shutting things down. We can be better, but we couldnt catch them, Laviolette said. Nashville got a tying goal late in the second period Nov. 13 in St. Louis but the Blues Paul Stastny scored the lone one in the third in his teams 4-3 victory. The four goals match the most given up this season by Pekka Rinne, 16-4-1 with a 1.83 goals-against average. James Neal had the tiebreaking goal in the final period and an assist in the Predators 2-1 victory at the Scottrade Center on Nov. 8, but he doesnt have a point in his last seven contests. Neal has four goals and three assists in his last seven games against St. Louis. The Blues Vladimir Tarasenko has three goals and five assists in his last six matchups with Nashville. Brodeur will face the Predators for the first time since a 5-0 victory in New Jersey on Nov. 10, 2013, his 123rd career shutout. Nashville last won seven in a row at home Oct. 29-Nov. 23, 2009. Blues (34PTS) at Predators (34PTS) - 8PM Teams have split two games this season, both in STL STL has won 6 straight in NSH NSH (16-6-2): won 6 straight at home, 9GA, 0/23 on PP leagues worst home PP (1/41) Ribeiro (2G) has scored in back to back games STL (16-7-2): 3-1-0 past 4 road games, 2/17 on PP Tarasenko (2G, 1A) last 2 games Brodeur expected to start, last started a game April 13 Brodeur last played in NSH Nov 19/09 ' ' '