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Stars Down Canucks 4-3 to Keep Top Slot

Nabakov helps Sharks stay even with Stars by freezing out Oilers 3-0

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(Newser) – Stars coach Dave Tippett insists "it's not about how many saves, it's about winning," but goalie Marty Turco's 29 saves last night certainly helped Dallas stay ahead of the Canucks. The 4-3 victory, which broke the Stars' two-game losing streak, came on sharp and sometimes shorthanded shooting, reports the Dallas Morning News.

With the wind chill at -44 in Edmonton in another Canadian faceoff, the Sharks seemed to have brought their own California warmth to bear on a 3-0 smackdown. Evgeni Nabokov produced his sixth shutout this season for San Jose, and his easiest so far: the Oilers had just 13 shots on goal. The Sharks remain tied with Dallas atop the Pacific Division.

San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic, left, is knocked to the ice by Edmonton Oilers' Jarret Stoll during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)
San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic, left, is knocked to the ice by Edmonton Oilers' Jarret Stoll during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars Marty Turco (35) stops Vancouver Canucks Brad Isbister's shot attempt during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Richard Lam)
Dallas Stars Marty Turco (35) stops Vancouver Canucks Brad Isbister's shot attempt during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Richard Lam)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars' Trevor Daley, right, celebrates with teammates Mike Ribeiro (63) and Brenden Morrow after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Richard Lam)
Dallas Stars' Trevor Daley, right, celebrates with teammates Mike Ribeiro (63) and Brenden Morrow after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars' Mattias Norstrom (4), of Sweden, congratulates teammate Marty Turco after they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, January 29, 2008. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Richard Lam)
Dallas Stars' Mattias Norstrom (4), of Sweden, congratulates teammate Marty Turco after they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, January 29, 2008. (AP Photo/...   (Associated Press)
San Jose Sharks' Torrey Mitchell, center, defends goalie Evgeni Nabokov, right, from the Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. The Sharks shutout the Oilers 3-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)
San Jose Sharks' Torrey Mitchell, center, defends goalie Evgeni Nabokov, right, from the Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
San Jose Sharks' Evgeni Nabokov makes the save against the Edmonton Oilers' during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)
San Jose Sharks' Evgeni Nabokov makes the save against the Edmonton Oilers' during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John...   (Associated Press)
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