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DALLAS _ Joe Nieuwendyk said he understands that his play is often judged on scoring goals. Even he began to put pressure on himself as he struggled to score in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
If Nieuwendyk is judged by the goals he scores, then he is back in top form. His deflection past Patrick Roy 12 minutes, 10 seconds into overtime gave the Stars a 3-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday before 17,001 at Reunion Arena.
By winning their first overtime contest in 15 playoff games, the Stars took a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. They can clinch a spot in their second straight Stanley Cup Finals with a victory in Game 6 on Thursday in...
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