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VANCOUVER -- Theres no goaltending controversy in Vancouver, and thats bad news for teams on the outside edge of the Western Conference playoff picture. Backup Cory Schneider turned in a stellar 43-save performance Wednesday in the Canucks 1-0 shutout of the desperate Colorado Avalanche. On Monday, Vancouver got a 38-save, 1-0 blanking of the equally playoff hungry Los Angeles Kings from No. 1 netminder Roberto Luongo. Chris Higgins staked the Canucks to the only lead of Wednesdays win with a short-handed breakaway, but it was the backup Schneider who calmly withstood the Avalanche barrage. And hes not even thinking about becoming the leading man ahead of Luongo in the playoffs. "Not at all," said Schneider whos 11-1-1 since Christmas, fifth in the NHL in goals-against average, second in save percentage and a restricted free agent at the end of the season. "I think Lou and I are so beyond that, we both respect the heck out of each other and we just root each other on and whoever is in net we have a good feeling they are going to win. "Lous played great the last three games, not to mention the entire year basically, so I think clearly hes the guy thats going to start to and if its necessary for me to hop in at some point, so be it. Im not worried about whats going to happen in two weeks." The victory was Vancouvers sixth in as many games this season over Colorado and left the Avalanche little margin for error as they chase a Western Conference playoff berth. The Canucks (47-21-9) won their fourth straight game to continue their pursuit of St. Louis for the overall lead in the NHL and the West. Vancouver is two points behind the Blues and cannot finish lower than second in the conference. The Avalanche (40-33-6) lost a fourth straight game and 15th in their last 17 outings against the Canucks. They are tenth in the West, two points out of eighth with only three games left in their regular season. Other teams in the hunt have games in hand. Coach Joe Sacco said he was proud of his clubs effort despite not cashing in on scoring chances that included five power plays and a two-man advantage for a minute 34 seconds. "I think we certainly left everything out there on the ice surface and its unfortunate we couldnt come away with at least one, or score a goal here tonight," Sacco said. "We threw everything we could at them in the second and third period and their goalie was good." Canuck coach Alain Vigneault agreed: "Our goaltender was obviously the best player on the ice tonight." The Avalanche outworked the Canucks and built an 8-1 shots advantage early in the first period but gave up the short-handed goal to Higgins. Canuck penalty-killer Sammy Pahlsson stripped the puck from Matt Hunwick in the neutral zone and forwarded it to a streaking Higgins on a breakaway. Higgins, who scored twice Saturday in Denver -- including the overtime game-winner -- beat goalie Semyon Varlamov with a stick-side shot for his 16th of the season. "Sammy just waited for me to get that half-step on the defenceman," Higgins said after his 16th goal of the season. "He could have thrown it up right away but he took the time to wait for me to get open." Higgins said the Canucks are comfortable in low-scoring, one-goal games that build to the intensity of the playoffs. "This is good practice," said Higgins who has found his game after leaving the lineup twice in December with bacterial infections and then had bad reactions to the drugs treating them. "Its going to be a little more intense with the crowds and everything in the playoffs but were getting comfortable in the situations. "Youd like to be up 2-0, 3-0 toward the end and not put it all on Schneids shoulder to make the big stops. It could go in off a skate or an errant stick." Paul Sastny, thwarted by a sprawling Schneider on a Colorado power play, said the Avs were playing for their playoff lives. "We just had to give it all we had and put as much rubber on the net, cause confusion, traffic in front of the net," he said. "It obviously wasnt enough." Former Canuck Shane OBrien said the Avalanche arent done yet. "Anything can happen," the defenceman said. "Teams that have games in hand, they could still lose. Were going to fight to the bitter end until were mathematically done. But this one definitely stings a bit." The Canucks filled their 18,890-seat arena for the 400th consecutive game, including 43 playoff contests. Only baseballs Boston Red Sox and the NBAs Dallas Mavericks have longer active sellout streaks among North American sports franchises. Notes: Vancouver defenceman Aaron Rome missed a second consecutive game with a knee injury from a hit Saturday by Chuck Kobasew. The league fined the Avalanche forward $2,500 ... 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The Englishman also had an eagle three and two bogeys. Schwartzel also had a productive back nine at Gary Player Country Club, picking up five shots over seven holes coming home after reaching the turn at 1 over. nike air force 1 dame . The 49ers cancelled Harbaughs scheduled media conference call minutes before it was to begin Tuesday afternoon, a day after San Franciscos 32-7 victory over the Chicago Bears, but gave no indication that there is anything of further concern with Harbaughs health in addition to what he went through last week.SANTA CLARA, Calif. - For weeks, Frank Gore has been pondering the reality he could be playing his final game with San Francisco on Sunday.He briefly became quiet Tuesday just talking about it, saying he would like nothing more than to return to the 49ers next season, his only team as a pro. Especially after the way this year went, missing the playoffs following three straight trips to the NFC championship game and a Super Bowl near miss.Ive been thinking about it these last two weeks very hard, Gore said Tuesday in a short interview with The Associated Press. Im OK. I was just thinking about, Dang, it really can be.But I know the business of it. The organization has been great, theyve been great to me. I just want to finish strong in front of my fans. Hopefully we can get a win, and Ill see from there.San Franciscos all-time leading rusher needs 38 yards Sunday against Arizona for his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season and eighth in his 10 NFL seasons. The Niners (7-8) need to beat the Cardinals to avoid their first losing season under embattled fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.The University of Michigan on Tuesday posted a birthday greeting and photo of Harbaugh via Twitter as he turned 51. His alma mater is a suitor for his services, with unconfirmed reports over the past week the university has already made a six-year offer.Gore, who has voiced support of Harbaugh, finished with 158 yards against the Chargers after breaking four tackles on the 52-yard scoring run in the first quarter. Hes showing no signs of being slowed after the concussion sustained at Seattle on Dec. 14.I expect a lot out of Frank and theres not too much he does that amazes me anymore because thats just the standard hes set for himself, quarterback Colin Kaepernick said. Hes a huge asset and Im hoping hes back here. Feel a lot more comfortable with 21 in the backfield.Gore said there have been no formal discussions with the front office about what might be next. General manager Trent Baalke on Thursday acknnowledged the mutual interest to CSN Bay Area and said the 49ers hope Gore returns.ddddddddddddHopefully Ill be back, Gore said. The organization, they love me and they respect me. I want to be back, yeah, hey, I was raised here. I dont know nothing else.The running back doesnt even know who the coach will be come 2015, so that person would likely have a say. Harbaugh has kept quiet throughout the speculation about his future.I respect that. Thats hard, man, thats hard to do. He still came to work every day, worked hard and tried to win, Gore said. Hes a great coach. I just feel like its hard to come in this league and do what he did.Harbaugh has praised Gore for his handling of a difficult season and a year in which his workload has been less than what hes accustomed to or desires.Hes an unwavering professional in everything that he does. Great to be around. Loved by his teammates and coaches. Hes a joy to be around every day, Harbaugh said. Boy, hes the most or as motivated as any player Ive ever been around to play the game. I think back to 2011 when he had the ankle injury and we were playing against the Eagles. He really wasnt able to walk on it all week and then went out and rushed for over a hundred yards. Its special.At 31, when people questioned whether Gore could still run like an elite NFL back, he arrived at training camp and said he was ready to prove wrong all the critics.Now, theres some unfinished business with the 49ers before he leaves, such as turning things around again in 2015 and getting back to the Super Bowl and winning this time.Its been tough. You look at the last three years, weve been the top dogs of the NFL. This year has been very tough for us. Thats stressful, Gore said. Thats my goal. When you play this game that should be your goal. We got there and we didnt finish. I know weve got the people to do it. This year was a crazy year, too many injuries and just a lot.___Online: AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL cheap nfl jerseys cheap soccer jerseys ' ' '
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