DALLAS – In last night’s 3-2 win against the Dallas Stars, an unexpected player led all Predators forwards in ice-time. It wasn’t David Legwand or Martin Erat. It wasn’t Mike Fisher, who sat out with the flu. It was Matt Halischuk, who logged a career-high 19:34 of ice-time.“It was a bit more than I normally play, but it was fun," Halischuk said. "With Fish being out I think it was a group effort. When guys are out it’s important to play well and fill those extra minutes when you get those chances. Hopefully I can continue to step in and do that when needed.”Halischuk was active all night and recorded an assist on the Preds’ first goal of the game, scored by Gabriel Bourque.“Hally’s one of those guys that I’ve given the short stick most of the year,” head coach Barry Trotz said after the game. “All he does is not complain and work hard; he’s a really good pro and tries to get better.“He’s a guy that should get extra time. He’s put in the work and is a detaile
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February 18, 2012
