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Montreal Canadiens' (from left) Saku Koivu, Francis Bouillon, Christopher Higgins and Matheu Dandenault congratulate teammate Michael Ryder after he scored the game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second overtime
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Lightning solid for playoff spot
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Bruins can't find the energy to compete with Senators
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Let's get historical: All-star games past
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NHL results: Red Wings take 2-0 series lead
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Eastern Conference All-Star Evgeni Malkin of Russia (Pittsburgh Penguins) takes a shot during team practice at Philips Arena in Atlanta on January 26, 2008. The National Hockey League's 56th All-Star Game will
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Kovalev leads East to win in NHL All-star game
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Kovalev leads East to win in NHL All-star game
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Bruins 3, Canadiens 2 (SO): Wheeler, B's edge Habs