St Louis defeat Vancouver 3-1 in NHL hockey games

Ice hockey from the NHL. David Backes scored twice and Ty Conklin made 29 saves to guide the St. Louis Blues over the Canucks in Vancouver.

First Period:

At the 17th minute, the Blues' David Backes crossed to T.J. Oshie, and Oshie provided a feed to Paul Kariya for the first score of the game. Kariya's shot ended in the back of the Vancouver net. 1-0 St. Louis.

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) is  stopped by St. Louis Blues Ty Conklin  during first period NHL hockey action in  Vancouver, British Columbia December 20,  2009.REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA -  Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

With less than 3 minutes left, Canucks on the attack. Mason Raymond to Shane O'Brien, back to Raymond. Mikael Samuelsson found O'Brien again, and he sneaked-in for the score. Tied 1-1.