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Chicago Blackhawks\' Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring during the first period in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Steen gets winner at 26 seconds of third OT, Blues knock off Blackhawks 4-3

ST. LOUIS – Alexander Steen scored at 26 seconds of the third overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

Steen beat Corey Crawford off a pair of short passes from Steve Ott and David Backes to cap the longest overtime game in franchise history.

Ryan Miller blanked the Blackhawks after Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway to put Chicago up 3-2 late in the first period.

Both teams face a short turnaround with Game 2 Saturday afternoon.

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