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NHL: Vancouver 3, Chicago 2

Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (L-R), right wing Mikael Samuelsson, and left wing Daniel Sedin celebrate Samuelsson's goal during the third period of the NHL Western Conference quarterfinals against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago on April 17, 2011. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Published: April 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

CHICAGO, April 17 (UPI) -- Mikael Samuelsson netted the go-ahead goal Sunday, giving Vancouver a 3-2 win over Chicago and a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford made a save on Daniel Sedin's shot from the slot but was left helpless when Samuelsson picked up the loose puck and backhanded it into an open net, breaking a 2-2 tie 6:48 into the third period.

PHOTOS: Canucks vs. Blackhawks

Sedin and Christian Ehrhoff each notched a goal and an assist, and Henrik Sedin added a pair of helpers for the Canucks, who will look to sweep their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the defending NHL champs Tuesday in Chicago.

Roberto Luongo turned aside 30-of-32 shots in Vancouver's victory.

Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp each scored power-play goals for the Blackhawks and Crawford finished with 23 saves.

Topics: Christian Ehrhoff, Corey Crawford, Henrik Sedin, Mikael Samuelsson

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