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Nabokov's spectacular saves, Thornton's OT goal seals struggling Jackets' fate

Friday, February 8, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Although Evgeni Nabokov normally deflects praise with the same relentless vigor he uses to keep pucks out of his net, even the San Jose Sharks' All-Star goalie couldn't ignore his own brilliance in his latest remarkable win. Joe Thornton scored a power-play goal 1:49 into overtime, and Nabokov earned his NHL-best 30th victory with 31 mostly spectacular saves in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. "Obviously, Nabby won this game," Thornton said. "F ...

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