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Vermette Helps Senators End Losing Streak

Two-game skid stops against Carolina, but Alfredsson gets hurt

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Jan 17, 2008 11:38 PM CST

(Newser) – The Ottawa Senators ended a two-game losing streak Thursday, but not all the news was good for the top team in the Eastern Conference. Antoine Vermette scored two goals, but captain Daniel Alfredsson had to leave with a hip injury in a 5-1 win over... Read full story »

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