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Nicholls three points, Makarov 41 saves as the Blades double up the Tigers
SASKATOON - Josh Nicholls had two goals and an assist and Andrey Makarov stopped 41 shots as the Saskatoon Blades doubled up the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers 6-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play.
Darren Dietz, Brett Stovin and Nick Zajac each had a goal and an assist for the Blades (42-22-4), who won for the first time since having their 18-game win streak snapped on Mar. 3rd by the Moose Jaw Warriors, and Brenden Walker added a single goal.
Boston Leier scored twice for the Tigers (34-31-3) and Curtis Valk had the other.
Cam Lanigan turned away 28-of-34 shots in a losing cause.
Both clubs went 1 for 4 on the power play.
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