Friday, May 08, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs: OT Goal Keeps Rangers Alive, Forces Game Six In Washington; Ducks Overcome Flames, Take 3-1 Series Lead

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Friday with two games.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At New York:

After Chris Kreider leveled the match with 1:41 seconds remaining in regulation, Ryan McDonagh delivered the game winner at 9:37 of overtime as the New York Rangers came from behind to upend the visiting Washington Capitals 2-1 and cut the Caps' conference-semifinal-series lead to three games to two.  Henrik Lundqvist saved 28 of 29 shots for New York while his Washington counterpart Braden Holtby saved 41 of 43 shots in the losing effort.

The Capitals can still finish off the Rangers with a game-six win back in Washington on Sunday.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Calgary, Alberta:

Matt Beleskey scored the game-winning goal 71 seconds in to the third period as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 in game four of their conference semifinal series.

The Ducks, who now lead three games to one, can finish off the Flames back home in Anaheim with a game-five victory on Sunday night and advance to the Western Conference final against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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