VIDEO: Tarasenko's terrific tip-in gives Blues early lead over Wild
Jasen Vinlove / USA Today
Vladimir Tarasenko gave the St. Louis Blues the early advantage in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, and he did it in impressive fashion.
Tarasenko redirected Alex Steen's shot late in the first period to give the Blues a 1-0 lead.
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Tarasenko wasn't done there. He added a second goal before the end of the period on the power play to give St. Louis a 2-0 advantage.
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