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Staal lifts Hurricanes over Lightning in overtime to win second straight

Associated Press

Saturday, October 11, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. -- Although the Carolina Hurricanes don't want to make a habit of falling behind their Southeast Division rivals, they suddenly seem to be thriving on it. Eric Staal scored the tying and winning goals Saturday night to help Carolina overcome a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The previous night, the Hurricanes rallied from two goals down to beat Florida in their season-opener. "We definitely don't always dig ourselves that hole, but i ...

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