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Found December 23, 2011 on Puck Drunk Love: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Campoli,  Jeff Carter,  Ryan Johansen,  Nick Foligno,  Keaton Ellerby,  Colin Fraser,  Matt Beleskey,  Lennart Petrell,  Stu Bickel
TEAMS: Montreal Canadiens,  Columbus Blue Jackets,  Ottawa Senators,  Florida Panthers,  Los Angeles Kings,  Anaheim Ducks,  Edmonton Oilers,  Philadelphia Flyers,  New York Rangers
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1st Goat: Chris Campoli - Montreal CanadiensThe Canadiens defensemen had a bad night on the ice, logging 20 minutes in ice time and having a -3 in the +/- category. The Habs lost the game to Winnipeg by the final score of 4-0. They continue to fall down in the standings as they currently sit at the bottom of their division and 12th in the Eastern Conference. 2nd Goat: Jeff Rimer - Play-by-Play Announcer: Columbus Blue JacketsIt would probably be wise for the NHL to start holding hockey term clinics in Columbus. After Jeff Carter scores his third goal of the night in Nashville, Blue Jackets play-by-play announcer, Jeff Rimer, declares that Carter had a natural hat trick. Apparently Mr. Rimer forgot that Ryan Johansen scored for the Blue Jackets after Carter's second goal - which breaks up the notion of a natural hat trick. Natural Hat Trick - When a player on the ice scores three goals in a row without any player scoring a goal in between them. 3rd Goat: Nick Foligno - Ott...
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