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RALEIGH — Anton Babchuk's power-play goal gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 2-1 home win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

Babchuk beat St. Louis goalie Chris Mason at 11:05 in the third period to give the Canes a 2-0 lead.

St. Louis cut the lead in half 51 seconds later with David Backes' goal.

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ST. LOUIS — Something had to give.

For two periods, neither team could find net.

The Canes even had a 6-2 power play advantage.

Finally, Tuomo Ruutu touched just enough of Eric Staal’s slapshot from the left wing to slip under the goalie midway through the third period, and it was enough for a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center.