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Vancouver Canucks dump Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 Take 1-0 lead in Western Conference semifinal series By Chris Kuc | Tribune reporter May 1, 2009 VANCOUVER, Canada — Trailing by three goals entering the third period against one of the NHL’s top goaltenders didn’t phase the Blackhawks in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinals. The Hawks have the difficult task of trying to solve Roberto Luongo, who plays at a level higher than nearly every other goalie in the league during the regular season, but enters a new stratosphere once the Vancouver Canucks captain reaches the playoffs. It took them until the third period, but the Hawks finally got to Luongo with a spirited three-goal rally to tie the score before Sami Salo’s goal with 1 minute 13 seconds remaining propelled the Canucks to a 5-3 victory Thursday night. The Canucks drew first blood in the best-of-seven series which resumes Saturday night with Game 2 at General Motors Place. Salo’s goal came when the defenseman trai
Jeff Cowan was called up Thursday by the Vancouver Canucks and will join them for their second-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks. By Brett Ballantini – NHL.com Correspondent When it comes to Stanley Cup Playoff competition, the Chicago Blackhawks don’t have an abundance of experience. Sources: Sporting a Chicago Blackhawks cap, Mayor Richard Daley today announced a “friendly wager” with his Vancouver counterpart over the outcome of the second.
