Goaltender John Gibson bounced back from a subpar performance as the Anaheim Ducks became the first team to reach the second round of the NHL playoffs with a four-game sweep of the Calgary Flames.
Gibson made 36 saves as the Ducks scored two goals early then held on for a 3-1 win at the Saddledome arena to eliminate the Flames from the Western Conference playoffs.
Gibson redeemed himself after being pulled during the second period of Anaheim's come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Flames in overtime two nights earlier. Patrick Eaves, Nate Thompson and Ryan Getzlaf scored for the Ducks on Wednesday.
The Ducks next play the winner of the series between the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, who are deadlocked at 2-2.
Sean Monahan scored for Calgary.
The Flames have lost seven straight games to Anaheim and 15 of 16 dating back to the second round of the 2015 playoffs, when the Ducks knocked off the Flames in five games.
Brian Elliott started in net for the Flames, but was yanked after giving up a soft goal to Eaves at 5:38 of the first period. Chad Johnson replaced him and stopped 20 of the 21 shots.
Getzlaf scored his third goal of the series into an empty net with six seconds remaining in regulation.
source: AFP
GMT 16:10 2018 Tuesday ,04 December
Russia's athletics federation remains suspended by IAAFGMT 15:54 2018 Tuesday ,06 November
Solari out to emulate his former Champions League team-mate ZidaneGMT 13:48 2018 Tuesday ,02 October
Dubai Sports Council organises Dubai Women’s Triathlon on 9th NovemberGMT 13:50 2018 Thursday ,20 September
Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs AfghanistanGMT 13:30 2018 Wednesday ,19 September
Cristiano Ronaldo Threatens Gento Champions League RecordGMT 12:41 2018 Wednesday ,19 September
Roberto Firmino keeps his eye in to help LiverpoolGMT 10:40 2018 Wednesday ,19 September
Ambassador Al Otaiba visits Special Olympics USA Training CampGMT 13:23 2018 Sunday ,16 September
Male tennis players punished more than women, report saysMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor