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New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias (26), of the Czech Republic, scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, right, of Kazakhstan, as Devils travis Zajac (19) and Sharks' Joe Pavelski
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Western Conference All-Star Evgeni Nabokov of Kazakhstan (San Jose Sharks) participates in team practice at Philips Arena in Atlanta on January 26, 2008. The National Hockey League's 56th All-Star Game will be
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