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Iginla Gets 50th Goal as Flames Rout Canucks

Captain adds two assists to finish with a career-best 98 points

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Apr 6, 2008 3:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jarome Iginla scored his 50th goal and added two assists as the Calgary Flames finished the regular season with a 7-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks last night. Eric Nystrom scored his second goal with 1:42 left, and also added two assists, including the... Read full story »

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Iginla Gets 50th Goal as Flames Rout Canucks

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