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Found January 11, 2012 on Inside Smashville: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Martin Erat,  Pekka Rinne,  Nick Spaling,  Jordin Tootoo,  Gabriel Bourque,  Ryan Ellis,  Patric Hornqvist,  Francis Bouillon,  Jerred Smithson,  Jack Hillen
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Colorado Avalanche

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The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Tuesday night on the strength of three first period goals. The Predators have beaten the Avalanche six times in a row and will now try for a seventh straight win Thursday night when the two teams meet again at Bridgestone Arena. Predators netminder Pekka Rinne made 32 saves, allowing only one goal, coming in the last minute of the second period. Nick Spaling opened scoring at 4:31 of the opening frame. Spaling’s sixth goal of the season, the Predators have never lost in regulation when Spaling scores a goal. Spaling has 14 career goals, but Tuesday night was the first time the center scored away from Bridgestone Arena.  Jordin Tootoo and Gabriel Bourque picked up the assists. Ryan Ellis made it 2-0 Predators when his shot beat Avs goaltender Semyon Varlamov at 7:41 into the first period. Ellis’ second goal in as many games was his second power play marker. T.J. Galardi was in the box for tripping Spaling. Nashvi...
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