Jamie Langenbrunner

Jamie Langenbrunner and David Perron scored in a 45-second span in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues woke up in time to put away the San Jose Sharks, 3-1, and wrap up the first-round Western Conference series in five games Saturday night. Joe Thornton scored in the final minute of the second period for San Jose, and the visiting Sharks were seemingly in control before the flurry that ended their season. Brian Elliott made 26 saves, and Andy McDonald ended all doubt with an empty-net goal in the final minute.

Jamie Langenbrunner and David Perron scored in a 45-second span in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues woke up in time to put away the San Jose Sharks, 3-1, and wrap up the first-round Western Conference series in five games Saturday night. Joe Thornton scored in the final minute of the second period for San Jose, and the visiting Sharks were seemingly in control before the flurry that ended their season. Brian Elliott made 26 saves, and Andy McDonald ended all doubt with an empty-net goal in the final minute.

Suter expressed regret for the hit on Kariya that has deprived the Anaheim winger of a chance to play for Canada. "I certainly regret the situation," a contrite Suter said. "I had hoped that Paul would have been able to play. It is unfortunate that he cannot. "The NHL has dealt with the disciplinary end of this. I have to put this behind me and get ready to play," Suter said through a Team USA spokesman. * Dallas Star forward Jamie Langenbrunner has been added to the U.S.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Modesty in a hockey player? Oh really. (Though goalies are excluded from the conversation). A modest hockey player is almost redundant. Then there's the one about looking up the word in the dictionary and finding the NHL logo. If you didn't know much about Devil winger Jamie Langenbrunner, it would seem he was pulling off a deadpan performance after his two-goal performance in New Jersey's 6-3 victory over the Ducks in Game 5 on Thursday in the Stanley Cup finals.

Jamie Langenbrunner made Vincent Lecavalier's already tough game that much worse. Langenbrunner went around the struggling Tampa Bay forward and scored his second straight game-winner 2:09 into overtime Saturday as the New Jersey Devils beat the Lightning, 3-2. New Jersey leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series, 2-0, with the next two games in Florida. Game 3 is Monday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Modesty in a hockey player? Oh really. (Though goalies are excluded from the conversation). A modest hockey player is almost redundant. Then there's the one about looking up the word in the dictionary and finding the NHL logo. If you didn't know much about Devil winger Jamie Langenbrunner, it would seem he was pulling off a deadpan performance after his two-goal performance in New Jersey's 6-3 victory over the Ducks in Game 5 on Thursday in the Stanley Cup finals.

Most of this season was a tortured journey for Dallas Star forward Jamie Langenbrunner. Playing out of position at left wing because the Stars were thin on that side, Langenbrunner lost the assertiveness that helped him score 23 goals and 52 points in 1997-98 and earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team at Nagano. Coach Ken Hitchcock was disappointed in his 12-goal, 45-point season, and he told Langenbrunner in no uncertain terms.

This was a familiar Mighty Duck sibling situation. Paulie and Stevie were locked in another don't-make-me-turn-this-car-around moment. Steve Rucchin went into the corner after the puck and Paul Kariya, looking very much like a little brother, followed. As they scrapped through the practice drill, Rucchin accidentally dropped Kariya with an elbow. "I guess that shows why Paul doesn't come into the corners and play some defense during games," Rucchin said later.

The Dallas Stars turned on the power at Edmonton on Sunday night, scoring three times on five power-play opportunities, scoring five consecutive goals at one point and outshooting the Oilers 19-4 in the second period en route to an easy 7-3 victory. Greg Adams and rookie Jamie Langenbrunner supplied much of the power, scoring two goals apiece. Adams also added two assists.

* at New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 3 (OT): Zach Parise scored 37 seconds into overtime to cap a furious late rally that created a three-way tie atop the Atlantic Division. New Jersey trailed, 3-1, in the third period and appeared headed for its fourth loss in a five-game homestand, but Jamie Langenbrunner and David Clarkson scored less than two minutes apart to tie it. * at Edmonton 5, Calgary 0: Mathieu Garon made 24 saves and the Oilers ended a two-game losing streak.

Jamie Langenbrunner made Vincent Lecavalier's already tough game that much worse. Langenbrunner went around the struggling Tampa Bay forward and scored his second straight game-winner 2:09 into overtime Saturday as the New Jersey Devils beat the Lightning, 3-2. New Jersey leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series, 2-0, with the next two games in Florida. Game 3 is Monday.

Most of this season was a tortured journey for Dallas Star forward Jamie Langenbrunner. Playing out of position at left wing because the Stars were thin on that side, Langenbrunner lost the assertiveness that helped him score 23 goals and 52 points in 1997-98 and earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team at Nagano. Coach Ken Hitchcock was disappointed in his 12-goal, 45-point season, and he told Langenbrunner in no uncertain terms.

Suter expressed regret for the hit on Kariya that has deprived the Anaheim winger of a chance to play for Canada. "I certainly regret the situation," a contrite Suter said. "I had hoped that Paul would have been able to play. It is unfortunate that he cannot. "The NHL has dealt with the disciplinary end of this. I have to put this behind me and get ready to play," Suter said through a Team USA spokesman. * Dallas Star forward Jamie Langenbrunner has been added to the U.S.

Buffalo removed second-year president Doug Moss and replaced him with Larry Quinn. The move will not affect Coach Ted Nolan or General Manager John Muckler immediately, although there probably will be some personnel changes throughout the organization, Quinn said. * Buffalo defenseman Alexei Zhitnik was suspended for two games and fined $1,000 for a high-sticking incident against the Dallas Stars' Jamie Langenbrunner. . . .