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Found January 19, 2012 on Puck Daddy:
PLAYERS: Michal Neuvirth,  Mathieu Perreault,  Marcus Johansson,  Alexander Ovechkin,  Peter Mueller,  Francois Beauchemin,  Jason Blake,  Jonas Hiller,  Dave Bolland,  Jimmy Hayes,  Andrew Shaw,  Jonathan Toews,  Luca Sbisa,  Stephen Weiss,  Rene Bourque,  Nicklas Backstrom,  Jhonas Enroth
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Montreal Canadiens,  Colorado Avalanche,  Florida Panthers,  Anaheim Ducks,  Phoenix Coyotes,  Chicago Blackhawks,  Buffalo Sabres
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No. 1 Star: Michal Neuvirth, Washington Capitals Making his first start in 11 games, Neuvirth recorded his second shutout of the season and sixth of his career with a 31-save night in a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Holding the lead and shutout in place, Neuvirth made 17 of his 31 saves in the third period. The Capitals got goals from Mathieu Perreault, Marcus Johansson and Alex Ovechkin for their 10th win in their last 14 games in Montreal. No. 2 Star: Peter Mueller, Colorado Avalanche After missing all of last season with a concussion and playing just three games in October before once again being out of the lineup, Mueller returned to the Avs last week and in his fourth game back scored a pair of goals and added an assist as Colorado edged the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. Ryan O'Reilly was the hero netting his 13th of the season in the extra frame: No. 3 Star: Francois Beauchemin, Anaheim Ducks Beauchemin recorded his first 3-point game since Oct. 6, 2007 and...
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