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Sharks 4 Ducks 3ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patrick Marleau scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 9:27 left, and the San Jose Sharks evaded a daunting playoff deficit with a 4-3 victory over Anaheim in Game 3 on Tuesday night, trimming the Ducks’ series lead to 2-1.

Canucks 3 Blues 2 (OT)ST. LOUIS — As overtime wound down Tuesday night, the Vancouver Canucks finally rewarded their star goalie’s heroic efforts.Alex Burrows scored his second goal of the game 19:41 into overtime and Roberto Luongo finished with 47 saves to help the Canucks complete a first-round sweep of the St. Louis Blues with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Hurricanes 4 Devils 3RALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen deflected in Dennis Seidenberg’s slap shot with 0.2 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes evened their series with New Jersey at two games apiece by beating the Devils 4-3 Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 1PHILADELPHIA — Sidney Crosby and the Penguins can finish off the Flyers back on home ice.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and the Detroit Red Wings dominated from start to finish Tuesday night to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 and grab a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Ray Allen landed the final blow in a memorable duel with Ben Gordon on Monday night, shooting the Boston Celtics back into their first-round series.

Like his first year in Cleveland, LeBron James’ second NBA season ended without a trip to the playoffs

Flames 4 Blackhawks 2CALGARY — The Calgary Flames ended their season-long drought against the Chicago Blackhawks and also earned breathing room in their playoff series with a 4-2 win Monday.

Bruins 4 Canadiens 2MONTREAL — Michael Ryder won’t use words like payback, revenge or even “I told you so” when he scores against the Montreal Canadiens.

Capitals 4 Rangers 0NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin proved that the Washington Capitals still have plenty of playoff life even though he’s still searching for his first post-season goal.