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Thursday, April 26 Nabokov vs. Turek Darren Pang Special to ESPN.com Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose Sharks 2000-01: 66 games REC.: 32-21-7 | GAA: 2.19 | SPCT: .915 | SO: 6 Career playoffs: 1 game (20 minutes) REC.: 0-0 | GAA: 0.00 | SO: 0 Roman Turek, St. Louis Blues 2000-01: 54 games REC.: 24-18-10 | GAA: 2.28 | SPCT: .901 | SO: 6 Career playoffs: 7 games REC.: 3-4 | GAA: 2.75 | SO: 0 How you beat Nabokov How you beat Turek You can beat him low to the stick side -- IF you are a right shot on the right side of the ice -- by getting him to overcommit to his left. If he is tired, he will leave room between the legs on quick shots. You can beat him with patience, as he has a tendency to slide down on his knees and drop his glove low. He has a large five-hole because of his long legs, and that area is exposed when he goes to the butterfly -- if the shot is quick. How Nabokov beats you How Turek beats you He can beat you with his super-quick legs and perfect stance -- his glove is at his left hip and in a great position. He can surprise shooters by quickly pushing out to challenge, as his movement is as good as there is. He can beat you with his enormous size (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) and long legs. He also can catch a shooter off-guard because he catches with his right hand instead of his left. Darren Pang is a hockey analyst for ESPN. Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories

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