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Archives for December 2009


Robert Lang scored the decisive goal in the third round of the shootout, as the surging Phoenix Coyotes clipped the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1, at Nationwide Arena.


Kris Letang scored the shootout winner as Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia, 3-2, in the back end of a home-and-home series from Wachovia Center.


Rich Peverley scored a short-handed goal to break a tie in the third period and netted the game-winner at the 1:16 mark of the overtime, as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Dallas Stars, 6-5.


Cristobal Huet stopped all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season as Chicago shut down St. Louis, 3-0, at United Center.


Michael Frolik stashed the go-ahead goal late in the third period, as the Florida Panthers wasted a three-goal advantage to Atlanta but held on for a 4-3 win at BankAtlantic Center.


Petr Prucha scored twice to help Phoenix take a 6-3 victory from Toronto at Air Canada Centre.


Brian Elliott posted his second shutout of the season with 22 saves to lead Ottawa past Buffalo, 2-0, at Scotiabank Place.


Tuomo Ruutu’s first career hat trick led the Carolina Hurricanes to a rare win, a 5-3 decision over the Dallas Stars at RBC Center.


Patrik Elias scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center.
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