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Khabibulin can't save Oilers as Hawks overwhelm netminder in Chicago return

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

CHICAGO -- Nikolai Khabibulin knew exactly what to expect from the talented Chicago Blackhawks, who shoot from everywhere and aggressively crash the net. Stopping a penalty shot, turning aside two breakaways and totaling 34 saves, he did his part. Nevertheless, his new team, the Edmonton Oilers, lost 4-3 to his former club Wednesday night. "It was weird to be on the other side. They actually have become a pretty good team," said Khabibulin, mostly a high-priced disappointment during his four y ...

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