Canucks snare 3-0 lead, send defending champion Blackhawks to brink

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    All night long the Chicago Blackhawks seemed to have extra men on the ice. Seven power plays gave the defending Stanley Cup champions plenty of scoring chances in a game they desperately needed to win.

    It's just that Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo was there to turn most of those opportunities away.

    Luongo finished with 30 saves Sunday night and the Canucks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 to take a 3-0 lead. They can complete the sweep of the opening-round series Tuesday night at the United Center.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310417004
     

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