The Canucks can extend winning streak to four games

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SAN JOSE, CA (NEWS1130) – The Canucks try to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in San Jose tonight in the Western Conference Final.

After winning the first two games at home, the Canucks are two wins away from reaching their first Stanley Cup Final since 1994.

These two teams are going in opposite directions. Vancouver has won three in a row since losing Game Five to Nashville. The Canucks have also won their last three road games. San Jose has lost five of six since taking a 3-0 lead on Detroit.

The third period has been huge for the Canucks in this series, as they have outscored the Sharks 6-1 in the final frame. Special teams have been important as well for Vancouver; they are four for 11 on the power play in this series.

The Sharks’ third line is getting significantly outplayed by the Canucks’ third line. Joe Pavelski, Torrey Mitchell, and Kyle Wellwood have combined for just one point, seven shots, three hits, one block, and a combined minus-three rating.

Maxim Lapierre, Raffi Torres, and Jannik Hansen have two goals, three assists, 10 shots, 18 hits, three blocks and a plus-six rating.

Game time is 6 p.m.

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