Played the next matches of the second round of the playoffs for the Stanley Cup.
“Dallas” after a spectacular performance in the series against Minnesota was able to surprise the St. Louis” reliable game in defence and the usual aggressiveness in front of goal.
Both washers “Dallas” was organized against “the Blues” according to one scheme – good tight throw and timely finishing moves. Guests of 32 shots on goal were able to squeeze just one goal.
Dallas — St. Louis 2:1 (0:0, 1:0, 1:1), the account in a series 1:0
Washers: 29:36 Russel – 1:0, 51:32 Shattenkirk – 1:1, 55:16 Fax 2:1
“Nashville” did not have time to physically recover after a protracted series of “Anahiem”. Ice hockey “San Jose” quickly dealt with “Los-An”Telecom” and went on a well-deserved week of rest. In the first game of the series, the difference in functional training was the determining factor.
“Nashville” prior to the start of the final period kept the minimum advantage, but the last 20 minutes of the game passed under dictation of the owners. Two realized most, two goals into an empty net – and “sharks” are getting closer to the conference finals.
See also: NHL: “Washington” and “San Jose” take the first matches
San Jose — Nashville 5:2 (0:0, 0:1, 5:1), the account in a series 1:0
Washers: 24:33 Fisher (most) – 0:1, 42:37 Hertl (most) – 1:1, 51:49 ward – 2:1, 55:40 Couture (most) – 3:1, 58:11, Johansen – 3:2, 58:31 Couture (empty net) – 4:2, 59:10 Wingels (empty net) – 5:2
