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The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They play their home games at Sommet Center, formerly known as Gaylord Entertainment Center and Nashville Arena.

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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34) deflects a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Calgary Flames
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Adam Burish reacts after Blackhawks left wing Ben Eager, foreground, scored a goal in the third period against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Chicago Blackhawks
Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, left, of Sweden, positions himself in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and Colorado Avalanche center Kyle Quincey, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Patric Hörnqvist
Nashville Predators' Shea Weber, left, gets pushed past Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, center, from Finland, by Mark Giordano during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Giordano received a penalty on the play. Shea Weber
Nashville Predators right winger Martin Erat, left, of the Czech Republic, reaches out with his stick to control the puck as he moves past Colorado Avalanche left winger TJ Galiardi in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Martin Erat
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Scott Hannan, left, chases after the puck with Edmonton Oilers right winger Fernando Pisani, center, as Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, March 28, 2008. Edmonton Oilers
Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) shoots the puck past teammate Nashville Predators left wing Ryan Jones (28) and through the defense of San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray (3), of Sweden, as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, watch the puck go into the back of the net for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. J.P. Dumont
Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg of Sweden, right, celebrates his goal past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Detroit Red Wings
DETROIT - JANUARY 29: Steve Sullivan #26 of the Nashville Predators gets around Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings on January 29, 2010 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Steve Sullivan
DETROIT - JANUARY 29: Jason Arnott #19 of the Nashville Predators tries to deflect a shot past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings on January 29, 2010 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Jason Arnott
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, right, of Finland, reaches down to trap the puck on the ice after a redirected shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod in the third period of the Avalanche's 2-1 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Pekka Rinne
DETROIT - JANUARY 29: Drew Miller #20 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates a second period goal after getting a shot past Dan Ellis #39 and Dan Hamhuis #2 of the the Nashville Predators on January 29, 2010 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Dan Ellis
Nashville Predators center Marcel Goc, right, of Germany, is tripped by Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod (55) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Marcel Goc
Nashville Predators center David Legwand, left, congratulates teammate right wing Joel Ward (29) on scoring a goal against the Atlanta Thrashers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. David Legwand
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck in a game against the San Jose Sharks on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 3-2. Toronto Maple Leafs
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Actress Terra MacLeod and Singer Michelle Williams perform in 'Chicago' on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre on February 8, 2010 in New York City. Chicago
Eastern Conference's Alana Beard, of the Washington Mystics, center, is fouled by Western Conference's Cappie Pondexter, behind, of the Phoenix Mercury, during the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Western Conference
Jesper Hjertstedt, 4, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a sign during save Saab rally in Schaumburg, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Saab owners gather to hope to save the car maker from shutting down. Milwaukee

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jay Leach (28) congratulate San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, on defeating the Nashville Predators after the conclusion of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. The Sharks defeated the Predators 4-3.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jay Leach (28) congratulate San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, on defeating the Nashville Predators after the conclusion of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. The Sharks defeated the Predators 4-3.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15), of Germany, passes the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15), of Germany, passes the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) watch as the puck bounces out of the net and behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, after a goal was scored by San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley, not shown, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) watch as the puck bounces out of the net and behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, after a goal was scored by San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley, not shown, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) shoots the puck past teammate Nashville Predators left wing Ryan Jones (28) and through the defense of San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray (3), of Sweden, as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, watch the puck go into the back of the net for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) shoots the puck past teammate Nashville Predators left wing Ryan Jones (28) and through the defense of San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray (3), of Sweden, as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, watch the puck go into the back of the net for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell (17), defenseman Kent Huskins (40), defenseman Jason Demers (60), and right wing Brad Staubitz (59) celebrate after the Sharks scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell (17), defenseman Kent Huskins (40), defenseman Jason Demers (60), and right wing Brad Staubitz (59) celebrate after the Sharks scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) fights Nashville Predators right wing Wade Belak (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) fights Nashville Predators right wing Wade Belak (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter, right, and Nashville Jr. Predators squirt '99 travel team's Clay Lamb stand at center ice as players are recognized for playing in the Winter Olympics prior to an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter, right, and Nashville Jr. Predators squirt '99 travel team's Clay Lamb stand at center ice as players are recognized for playing in the Winter Olympics prior to an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, celebrates after a goal by teammate Steve Sullivan against Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, celebrates after a goal by teammate Steve Sullivan against Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Nashville Predators left wing Steve Sullivan (26) shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson (44) and Predators right wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, watch the play.

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Nashville Predators left wing Steve Sullivan (26) shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson (44) and Predators right wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, watch the play.

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Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, left, of Sweden, positions himself in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and Colorado Avalanche center Kyle Quincey, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, left, of Sweden, positions himself in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and Colorado Avalanche center Kyle Quincey, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) fights for the puck against Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) fights for the puck against Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey, left, and Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, look for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey, left, and Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, look for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, left, of Russia, is congratulated by right wing Shane Doan (19) after the Coyotes defeated the Nashville Predators 1-0 in a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, left, of Russia, is congratulated by right wing Shane Doan (19) after the Coyotes defeated the Nashville Predators 1-0 in a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin (33) scores against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the 10th round of a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The Coyotes defeated the Predators 1-0.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin (33) scores against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the 10th round of a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The Coyotes defeated the Predators 1-0.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin (33) checks Nashville Predators right wing Ryan Jones (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin (33) checks Nashville Predators right wing Ryan Jones (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward (29) pressures Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward (29) pressures Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators center Cal O'Reilly (16) tries to get in position in front of Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek (4), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators center Cal O'Reilly (16) tries to get in position in front of Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek (4), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Jordin Tootoo (22) checks Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto (18), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Jordin Tootoo (22) checks Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto (18), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto (18), of Finland, carries the puck against Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto (18), of Finland, carries the puck against Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward, left, looks for someone to pass to as he falls near Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward, left, looks for someone to pass to as he falls near Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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"We're not getting the goals when we need them"


Brad Boyes Feb 08 2010 4:24 AM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"We're in a desperate mode right now ... We need to be a team that's more willing to sacrifice more in the tough areas. Right now, we're not a team that will pay the price around those tough areas to score goals ... and we're a..."


Keith Tkachuk Feb 08 2010 4:24 AM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"It was amazing the excitement in our country after that ... It's obviously going to be tough to match. But it's just exciting, and it looks like it could be my last one. I just want to enjoy every minute of it."


Ruslan Salei Feb 07 2010 1:57 PM from TSN.ca

"They found out the reason and I got it done Thursday"


Niklas Bäckström Feb 07 2010 1:57 PM from TSN.ca

"They got a real timely goal at the end of the second period ... Then your margin of error is nothing. Their power play hits at about 30 percent on the road."


Barry Trotz Feb 07 2010 8:15 AM from The Sports Network

"The ice was bad, the puck was bouncing a little bit ... There were a lot of mistakes. Fortunately, we took advantage of a couple of power plays."


Dany Heatley Feb 07 2010 8:15 AM from The Sports Network

"We weren't happy with our game after two periods, but our power-play got us going ... We rely a lot on our goaltender, and he was exceptional again tonight."


Rob Blake Feb 07 2010 5:49 AM from Canoe

"We scored and we were up, and they kept coming back ... It would have been nice to get the momentum swinging our way, but we had a few costly errors and it put us behind."


Joel Ward Feb 07 2010 5:49 AM from Canoe

"J.P. had a lot of determination tonight ... Cal O'Reilly did really well, and (Jordin) Tootoo drew two penalties. I was proud of that line tonight."


Barry Trotz Feb 07 2010 5:49 AM from Canoe

"We played extremely well tonight ... We had 40 shots against them and a lot of good scoring chances. It's a big loss, but we need to take some of the positives out of it."


J.P. Dumont Feb 07 2010 5:49 AM from Canoe
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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jay Leach (28) congratulate San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, on defeating the Nashville Predators after the conclusion of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. The Sharks defeated the Predators 4-3.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jody Shelley (45) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jay Leach (28) congratulate San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, on defeating the Nashville Predators after the conclusion of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. The Sharks defeated the Predators 4-3.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15), of Germany, passes the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15), of Germany, passes the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) watch as the puck bounces out of the net and behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, after a goal was scored by San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley, not shown, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) watch as the puck bounces out of the net and behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, after a goal was scored by San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley, not shown, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) shoots the puck past teammate Nashville Predators left wing Ryan Jones (28) and through the defense of San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray (3), of Sweden, as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, watch the puck go into the back of the net for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010.

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Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) shoots the puck past teammate Nashville Predators left wing Ryan Jones (28) and through the defense of San Jose Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray (3), of Sweden, as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), of Kazakastan, watch the puck go into the back of the net for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell (17), defenseman Kent Huskins (40), defenseman Jason Demers (60), and right wing Brad Staubitz (59) celebrate after the Sharks scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell (17), defenseman Kent Huskins (40), defenseman Jason Demers (60), and right wing Brad Staubitz (59) celebrate after the Sharks scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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