Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two.

ARDMORE, Pa. -- Now Steve Stricker has to close the deal. A good supply of frozen yogurt might help get it done. Running out of time to win a major, the 46-year-olds steady game -- and family-first schedule -- has him in the frame of mind to finally clear that hurdle. Hes only one stroke off the lead after shooting an even-par 70 Saturday in the third round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club. "It would be unbelievable, but Im out (there) not trying to think about that yet," Stricker said. "Im just trying to execute the shots that I know how to do and take one shot at a time and go from there." After Stricker-like consistent rounds of 1 over, 1 under and even par, he trails only Phil Mickelson. Its not an unfamiliar position: Stricker has been in the serious mix five times on Sunday in majors, but hes usually faltered over those final 18 holes. His best U.S. Open finish is a solo fifth place at Pinehurst in 1999. Stricker thinks it might be different this time. He said his play this week has justified his decision to cut back on his PGA Tour schedule to spend more time with family, as well as more time practicing for the bigger events. "I just figured that Im in a good place mentally," he said. "I feel like Im doing the right thing by not playing. Im enjoying my time at home, so it all makes sense in my mind and I guess thats the most important thing. And Im happy the way Im striking it. Couple loose shots today that Im not so happy with, but overall it just justifies what Im doing -- and especially when I play well." The family is with him at Merion, and what a Fathers Day it would be if he won. His wife, Nicki, used to be his caddie, and daughter Bobbi Maria has brought along a friend. It helps ease the tension of a championship atmosphere. "Believe me, theyre loving every minute of it," Stricker said. "The girls are all up until 11:30, it seems like, every night. No curfew here. And frozen yogurt at night. Theyre loving life." As for the Merion course, Stricker downplays any natural advantage his game might give him. Hes known for his good driver, solid wedge game and his putter, but even a complete all-around game would find its match in the high grass and hard-to-read greens. "Its the longest short course Ive heard of," Stricker said. "Theyre saying how short it is, but theres some really long holes for me out here. ... Theres some holes out here that I have to really work hard to make pars on." Strickers double bogey at No. 9 was the only blemish on his card Saturday. He finished by making a tricky putt for par at No. 18, a hole so daunting that no one made birdie on it in the third round. "That was a big putt," he said. "Keeps my momentum going for tomorrow." Calgary Flames Pro Shop . Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille scored 20 seconds apart a few minutes after Stamkos was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a broken right leg, and the Bruins beat the Lightning 3-0 on Monday afternoon. Fake Flames Jerseys . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. https://www.cheapflames.com/ . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. Flames Jerseys 2021 . The 20-year-old Pelicans big man glanced up and smiled widely at the well-wishers -- a fitting end to a day he wont soon forget. Davis responded to his selection earlier in the day as a Western Conference All-Star with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-91 on Friday night. Calgary Flames Gear . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday. Two of Dukes previously injured freshmen played against Maine last week and will take the floor when the Blue Devils face Florida at the Jimmy V Classic. What exactly does that mean foor No.dddddddddddd 5 Duke and its future opponents? ? ' ' '