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Blackhawks beat Blues 3-2

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St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) during the Hawks 3-2 win over the Blues Tuesday night at the United Center.

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Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks hung on to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks looked sharp in their home opener after impressive wins at defending champion Los Angeles and Phoenix, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in the first round last season.