Stanley Cup Playoffs, Night 39
The big question was whether the Senators could rally and tie the series or allow the Ducks go up 2-0 and make it that much more difficult for them to stage a comeback? Turns out the latter game to pass and Anaheim now has 14 of the 16 wins necessary to take the Cup.
Ducks 1, Senators 0
Ducks lead series 2-0
I'm not sure the Senators want it enough. They were completely dominated by the Ducks despite there being only one goal scored in the game. Samuel Pahlsson got the unassisted tally in the waning minutes of the final period to give Anaheim the two-game edge in the series. It was really something and I'm a little surprised actually. Chalk up another playoff shutout for Giguere but don't discount the very real possibility that this series gets tied up at 2 after heading to Ottawa for the Sens to play in front of their home crowd.
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1 comment:
Are the Ducks good on defense and checking? The answer is: absolutely. Good enough to shutdown the whole Sens team when the Sens try to play, I don't think so. The Sens aren't playing like they used to when they were winning.
It's the first time since december that they lost 2 straight. It's too bad for Emery because he did play very well. For the first 3 rounds some people were saying he's not good when tested but he hasn't been really tested until now so how could they tell? His last 2 losses proves that wrong. He may have some bad rebounds here and there but you have to admit he's really good for a 24 year old in his first season as a starter.
I still believe the Sens have a chance to win it but they have to start playing like they used to.
If you like stats: only one team has came back to win a cup after being down 2-0 in a final matchup. They are the 1971 Montreal Canadiens.
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