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Florida Panthers’ Evgeny Dadonov Scores First NHL Point

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The Panthers, who received a goal from former Rochester Americans callup Bill Thomas on Tuesday, had four recent minor-leaguers in the lineup because of injuries to Radek Dvorak, Cory Stillman, Rostislav Olesz, Chris Higgins and Bryan Allen. Evgeny Dadonov, 21, got his first start of the season and played 11:43. He notched a key assist

Nikolay Zherdev Scores Against Sharks

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Philadelphia had a flurry of its own in the second period against former Flyers goalie Antero Niittymaki, with Claude Giroux, Ville Leino and Nikolay Zherdev scoring in a 4:44 span to make it 3-1. Giroux started that run by knocking in a rebound when a shot by Braydon Coburn was deflected by Jeff Carter. Niittymaki

Florida Panthers Recall RW Evgeny Dadonov

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Florida Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has recalled RW Evgeny Dadonov from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Dadonov, 21, earns his first call-up to the Panthers this year. He appeared in 24 games with the Rochester Americans this season, registering eight goals and eight assists with four penalty minutes. Dadonov made

Nikolai Khabibulin Continues Strong Play

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Nikolai Khabibulin kicked aside 30 of 32 shots in the Oilers 3-2 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. In addition, Khabibulin stopped seven of nine shots in the shootout, but was beaten by 18-year old Cam Fowler who notched the winner. If the Oilers have one Christmas wish, it should be for

Johan Hedberg Strong Against Penguins, Saves 32

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It was a great night of goaltending from both sides, as Marc-Andre Fleury reached a new career high with his ninth win in a row by making 27 out of 28 saves while former Penguins goalie Johan Hedberg was strong in his own right, stopping 32 out of 34 shots. The Devils have plenty of