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He was the last man to pilot Cronulla to a grand final and now Paul Green has urged them not to get swept up in the hype as they seek to finally write their names in the record books.Just minutes after the Sharks knocked Greens North Queensland from the NRL finals, to book a berth in Sunday weeks season decider, Green reflected on his his time in the Shire.Green wore the No.7 jersey in the Sharks appearance in the 1997 Super League grand final and spoke of the weight of expectation which will be on the side as they seek to break their 50-year title drought.The black, white and blue faithful were whipped into a frenzy as their side ran roughshod over the reigning premiers at Allianz Stadium on Friday night, a wave of emotion and euphoria which promises to be with the side all week.It can be a distraction but it can also be good, Green said.It depends how they handle it. Theyll get enormous support.Given the fact they havent won one, I think everyone down that way will probably be a bit excited.The Sharks won through to the clubs third grand final with their 36-20 demolition of the Cowboys and will meet the winner of Saturdays clash between Melbourne and Canberra for the Provan-Summons trophy.After the Sharks executed a 55-point turnaround - having been beaten 39-0 by the Cowboys in last years semi-final - North Queensland skipper Johnathan Thurston could only marvel at the transformation of Shane Flanagans team.Theryre a totally different side to what they were 12 months ago, Thurston said.Once they got that lead, they just strangled us and thats semi-final football. We werent really good tonight and we hurt ourselves. 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Three of those went to a shootout, and one was decided in overtime.If anything, it teaches you how to be calm in a one-goal game, whether youre up a goal or down a goal, whether youre pushing or protecting, Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said.Matt Dumba and Jason Zucker scored in regulation for the Wild, who have won three straight and are 5-1-2 in their last eight games.Minnesotas Devan Dubnyk made 25 saves to improve to 5-0-2 in his last seven games. He has a league-best .946 save percentage and 1.66 goals-against average.Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had goals for the Oilers, whose four-game losing streak began with a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Wild on Sunday.Staal scored on a backhand deke and Nugent-Hopkins couldnt counter in the sixth round.When I had the opportunity and had a chance to go down there, I wanted to make sure I buried it for the group. Because I felt like I shouldve had that one (in overtime), said Staal, who hit a pipe in overtime.Jason Pominville beat Cam Talbot high on the glove side on Minnesotas first shootout attempt, and Draisaitl countered on Edmontons third. Chris Stewart and Jordan Eberle each scored in the fifth round.Edmonton lost 4-3 in overtime Tuesday in Buffalo after the Sabres tied the game in the final 30 seconds of regulation, and allowed three third-period goals to lose 6-5 in Philadelphia on Thursday.For sure the last two games we deserved better, Eberle said. We gave away two points in Philly and for sure one in Buffalo. 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The goal was upheld by video review.Tonight was a good lesson for us that we know that we can bounce back when we need to, Edmonton coach Todd McLellan said.Draisaitl scored his team-leading 13th goal with 55.4 seconds remaining in the first for a 1-0 lead.After a give-and-go with Benoit Pouliot, Draisaitls first shot was stopped by Dubnyk, but he scored on the rebound. The third-line center has goals in three straight games and six goals in the past six games.Dumba snapped an 11-game scoring drought with a wrist shot past a screened Talbot 4:26 into the second to tie the game. It was Minnesotas first shot of the period.Game notes Wild D Christian Folin, out since Nov. 25 with a sprained MCL in his left knee, took part in the pregame skate but did not play. ... RW Tyler Pitlick, a healthy scratch Thursday, replaced RW Jesse Puljujarvi in the Oilers lineup and had an assist. ... The game was the first in a stretch where Minnesota plays five of six games at home. 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