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Panthers score 2 in last minute of regulation to force OT against Predators

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The Nashville Predators built a 2-0 lead on the Florida Panthers over 59 minutes Saturday, but the Panthers only needed 12 seconds to take it all away.

Rocco Grimaldi scored his first career goal with 43 seconds remaining and Nick Bjugstad tied the game on the following play to force overtime against one of the stingiest defensive teams in the league.

Both goals were ones Pekka Rinne would like to have back, with Grimaldi banging home a rebound and Bjugstad capitalizing on a turnover. Fortunately for Rinne, he and the Predators eventually prevailed in the shootout.

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