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McKenna picks up first NHL shutout as Tampa blanks NHL-worst Islanders

Associated Press

Saturday, February 7, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. -- Mike McKenna raised both his arms into air when teammate Gary Roberts broke a scoreless tie. The Tampa Bay rookie goalie then made sure the one-goal lead stood up. McKenna made 28 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Roberts scored in the third period in the Lightning's 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. McKenna was making his second career NHL start and third appearance overall. "I have experienced that at other levels, but never in the NHL," McKenna sa ...

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