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Sharks blow 3-goal lead, but Ehrhoff beats Backstrom in OT

Associated Press

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- On the scoreboard and in the standings, the San Jose Sharks were a winning team again. But on the ice, they're still struggling to play the part of Western Conference co-leaders. Christian Ehrhoff's overtime goal sailed over Minnesota goalie Niklas Backstrom's stick and salvaged a badly needed victory on Tuesday night for the Sharks, who blew a three-goal lead but managed to beat the Wild 5-4. "We'll take the win," coach Todd McLellan said, "but I'm disappointed. We've won ...

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