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Video: Tarasenko scores twice giving the Blues an early lead

St. Louis Blues v New York Rangers

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko reacts after tying the game with his third period goal during tkhe NHL hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com

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St. Louis Blues’ sniper Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice in the first period to give the Blues a 2-0 lead.

The 23-year-old opened the scoring tipping home an Alex Steen feed at 13:18 for his first of the playoffs.

Less than five minutes later, Tarasenko caught Devan Dubnyk off the post just enough to sneak a shot short side on the Wild starter.

Steen and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk have the assists on both goals.

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