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VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks revamped top line lived up to its billing Friday night.Henrik and Daniel Sedin and Radim Vrbata combined for six points as the Canucks blanked the Calgary Flames 3-0 in NHL pre-season action.In the process, they gave hope to a beleaguered power play that struggled most of last season as the Canucks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. All of Vancouvers goals came in man-advantage situations.Its good to show ourselves and the coaches and the team that were gonna be dangerous when were out there, said Henrik Sedin who led his team with three assists.Linden Vey, Jannik Hansen and Vrbata, with his first goal as a Canuck, scored, while Daniel Sedin provided two assists for the victors.Henrik Sedin likes the chemistry that the top line is starting to develop in the two games that theyve played together.We were close again tonight to (getting) a few more goals, said Henrik Sedin. Theres a few things that we need to work on. Weve only played two games together and a few practices. But the way he moves the puck and the way he shoots out there, it should be good.The lines offensive output was the kind that Vrbata envisioned when he opted to leave the Phoenix Coyotes and sign as a free agent with the Canucks in July. The 33-year-old chose Vancouver largely for the chance to play with the Sedins.I dont think I could complain, said Vrbata. Its just the second game of my season, but I think we did lots of little things that we can do. The more we skate together, in a few practices and especially in games, you learn from that. I get to know their tendencies and stuff. Offensively, I think, if we shoot the puck, we should be fine.Canucks goalie Ryan Miller, making his first start and appearance since becoming their top free-agent signing in the summer, and Joacim Eriksson didnt have to deal with many Calgary scoring attempts. They shared an 18-save shutout as the Canucks improved to 3-1 in exhibition play and the Flames dropped to 3-2.Miller had seven savesa€” all in the first period. He did not face any while playing half of the second period. His toughest save was his first as he stopped Sam Bennett on a partial breakaway before the game was two minutes old.But Miller wasnt worried about the limited activity as he tried to familiarize himself with his defencemens tendencies.I was just trying to enjoy the first time putting the jersey on (in a game), he said. It was a pretty big thrill. Honestly, it was fun.Vancouver converted 3-of-6 power plays while Calgary had three. But Vancouvers dominant offensive showing was offset by the fact the Canucks dressed mostly veterans while the Flames mainly iced prospects. Calgarys inexperience was evident in the shots total as the hosts enjoyed a 33-18 edge.Calgary No. 1 goaltender Karri Ramo was unbeatable as the Canucks outshot the Flames 8-7 in a scoreless first period. Doug Carr replaced Ramo at the start of the second period and allowed all three Vancouver goals.Despite the lopsided loss, Flames coach Bob Hartley liked what he saw in his prospects, even though Calgary trailed 2-0 after the second.The Sedins were the way that they usually are, said Hartley. So I feel that special teams were the difference. But Im very proud of our kids. This (Vancouver squad) was a very good NHL team.Notes: Vancouver lost centre Brad Richardson to injury after he collided with Brandon Bollig in the second period. a€| The Canucks placed goaltender Jakob Markstrom on waivers Friday. Markstrom was acquired last spring from Florida as part of the Roberto Luongo trade. If Markstrom is not claimed, he is expected to be assigned to Utica of the AHL. ... 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Kurt Warner Jersey . -- Jerry Rice Jr. LOS ANGELES -- Bae Sang-moon is off to another great start at the Northern Trust Open. The next step is a better finish. Bae played bogey-free Friday on another gorgeous day at Riviera for a 5-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Aaron Baddeley and Robert Garrigus going into the weekend. Baddeley, who hasnt won since Riviera three years ago, birdied his last four holes for a 65. Garrigus played in the afternoon, when its a little more difficult to make putts, and managed just fine with a 67. Bae was at 9-under 133. The 27-year-old South Korean was tied for the lead going into the weekend at Riviera last year. Bae struggled to a 76 in the third round and never got back into contention. "It was really, really good experience, and I learned a lot," Bae said. "I improved a lot from last year." He wound up winning the Byron Nelson Championship a few months later for his first PGA Tour victory. Patience surely will be required at some point over the weekend on what has shaped up as one of the best weeks of weather at Riviera -- an abundance of sunshine and only a trace of wind. Despite what would appear to be pristine scoring conditions, no one has reached double digits under par this week, a testament to one of the best golf courses on the PGA Tour. "Its a strong course, especially when its dry and firm like it is," Baddeley said. "If you miss it out of position, its really hard to get the ball up-and-down. Today was good, because I made a couple good saves but coming in, I had some good looks and made them." And while Bae is in the lead, the tournament remains wide open, with 22 players separated by only five shots. One of them is Dustin Johnson, who led after the first round and opened with two quick birdies. Johnson never made any more progress, however. He dropped shots on the 12th and 15th holes to negate a few more birdies, and missed several good looks inside 12 feet. He had to settle for a 70 and was three behind at 6-under 136. "I played pretty solid today, just hit a couple of bad drivers on the back. But thats going to happen," Johnson said. "But I still had a lot of really good looks at birdie and just couldnt capitalize on any of them." Also three shots out of the lead was Jim Furyk, who had a 68. Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., followeed his opening round 70 with a 73, leaving him 10 shots back at 1-over 143.dddddddddddd Among those missing the cut was Matt Kuchar, who failed to qualify for the weekend for the first time since the 2012 PGA Championship. His streak of 30 straight cuts was the longest active on tour, though still behind the record 142 by Tiger Woods. Baddeley was in the middle of the pack until he hit his approach on the 15th hole to about 8 feet. He followed with a short birdie putt on the par-3 16th, rolled in a birdie putt from 15 feet on the par-5 17th and finished it off with a 25-foot birdie on the 18th. Garrigus has made the cut only once in four previous trips to the Northern Trust Open. He decided to bring a new attitude, and it seems to be working. "I have pretty good willpower, so as soon as I stepped on the first hole this week, Im like, I absolutely love this place. ... And Im really starting to like it," Garrigus said. He also figured it would be one last chance to get into the Match Play Championship next week, though someone will have to break the news to him that the Match Play field is closed. Garrigus wont be playing even if he wins. Jordan Spieth managed to get in the mix, especially after he was on the cusp of leaving early. The 20-year-old Texan had tough par putts on four straight holes at the start of his round. When he finally missed one on the fourth hole for his first bogey, he took off. Spieth birdied four of his last five holes for a 66, leaving him in the large group that was at 4-under 138 along with Keegan Bradley and Jimmy Walker, still in the hunt for his fourth win this season. "I putted great today, a lot of par saves on the front," Spieth said. "I could have been 4 or 5 over at the turn, and instead I was at even, so very happy with the finish. Back in contention." Not so fortunate was Fred Couples, who had a tiny cut on the tip of his left thumb that opened up to the size of a dime, making it difficult for him to hang onto the club. Couples has gone his entire Hall of Fame career without wearing a glove. Asked if it bothered him, he said, "Yeah. I couldnt hit the ball." Couples made his 32nd appearance in this tournament, but at 2-over 144 was certain to miss the cut. David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., shot a 75, leaving him at 145. 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