Playoffs: Who Wins? Boyle, Marleau Lift Sharks to 3-1 Win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau scored in the third period for the San Jose Sharks, who rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Wednesday night in the first-round Western Conference series opener.

Boyle and Logan Couture both had a goal and an assist, and Marleau pushed San Jose's lead to 3-1. Antti Niemi made 28 saves for the Sharks, who were outshot 30-28.

Kevin Bieksa scored for the Canucks before a disappointed white-towel-waving sellout crowd. The loss spoiled a strong effort from goalie Roberto Luongo, who earned the start after Cory Schneider didn't recover in time from an undisclosed injury.

The Canucks were the first home team to lose in the first six games of this year's playoffs.

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Sharks sweep past the Canucks!!

Rest of Canada rejoices.

Well, they found no challenge in knocking off Vancouver. Lets hope there's no riot!

This was the series of two of the most consistent playoff chokers in the league. Knew something was going to give.

I was predicting game 7. But this is much, much sweeter.

Going to be an interesting summer for the Canucks.

Sharks won't be celebrating too long though.