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Apr 26 2009, AP

Patrick Sharp and Kris Versteeg scored 19 second apart in a three-goal first period and the Chicago Blackhawks grabbed control early and beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

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Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jason Blake (55) and Lee Stempniak, right, celebrate as John Mitchell (not seen) scores on Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff, center, during second period action of the NHL hockey game in Toronto, on Saturday March 14,...