Trying to stay alive in playoff race, Blues face struggling Sharks

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As the St. Louis Blues try to stay alive in the Western Conference playoff race, they will take points any way they can get them.

After escaping an uneven performance against the Calgary Flames with a 5-3 victory Thursday night, they will seek a better effort against the visiting San Jose Sharkson Saturday.

The Blues needed a successful offside challenge, which erased a game-t