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Canucks defenceman Sami Salo celebrates the first of his two power play goals Sunday in San Jose (Photo: Ric Ernst/PNG)

 

The Vancouver Canucks are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final, after beating San Jose 4-2 in game four of the Western Conference Final Sunday afternoon.

The Canucks exploded for three goals on three consecutive two-man advantages, in a span of just under two minutes in the second period. Sami Salo had two of the 5-on-3 goals, while Ryan Kesler had the other marker in the power play flurry.

 

Aneroid's Patrick Marleau had a four-game goal-scoring streak snapped, but picked up an assist on the Sharks' second goal in the third. He had five goals in the previous four games.


The Canucks lead the series 3-1, and can punch their ticket to their first cup final since 1994 Tuesday night in Vancouver.

Boston and Tampa Bay resume the Eastern Conference Final tonight, with the series tied at 2-2.