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Found February 19, 2012 on Fang Faction: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pekka Rinne,  Kari Lehtonen,  Jack Hillen,  Mike Fisher,  Jamie Benn,  Sheldon Souray,  Toby Petersen,  Richard Bachman,  Hal Gill,  Shea Weber,  Ryan Suter,  Francis Bouillon,  Ryan Ellis,  Roman Josi,  Kevin Klein,  Patric Hornqvist,  Brian McGrattan,  Michael Ryder,  Gabriel Bourque,  Colin Wilson,  Alex Goligoski
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Dallas Stars,  Montreal Canadiens
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Nashville Predators 3, Dallas Stars 2The Nashville Predators finally found a way to beat the Dallas Stars this season. The game went down to the wire when the Stars pulled their goalie, while on the power play. My recap was almost all done, and I accidentally clicked the X button. Of course, I couldn't retrieve it and it wasn't save. But, I still did a decent job on everything. Although, there will be no "Period By Period Summary" until much later tonight. So, I will tweet when it is available. Season Series Date Away Home Result 12/23 NSH DAL 3-6 DAL 1/5 DAL NSH 4-1 DAL 2/19 NSH DAL 3-2 NSH Line Up ReportStarting Goalies  Goalie Saves Shots SV % Pekka Rinne 22 24 .917 Kari Lehtonen 18 21 .857 Nashville Scratches: #38 Jack Hillen and #12 C Mike Fisher (Flu)Dallas Scratches: #14 W Jamie Benn (Left Knee Laceration), #44 D Sheldon Souray (Foot) and #17 C Toby PetersenHow To Beat The GoalieI t...
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