Friday, May 16, 2014

Pacific Division Finals: Anaheim Ducks VS. Los Angeles Kings

This post is a reference for the above referenced series, so check back here for each game.

Game 1: Honda Center, Anaheim, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick and Jonas Hiller. Los Angeles opened in the first period on an Alec Martinez goal, fueled by Marian Gaborik and Anze Kopitar on the power play. Anaheim tied it as Matt Beleskey put away his second of the postseason, coming off of Ryan Getzlaf and Cam Fowler. The Ducks took the lead in the third period on a Teemu Selanne goal, guided in by Pat Maroon and Getzlaf. The Kings tied it late on a Gaborik goal, his fourth of the playoffs, assisted by Mike Richards and Kopitar. Los Angeles won it in overtime on another Gaborik goal, his second of the game and fifth of the postseason, passed from Kopitar and Drew Doughty. Gaborik, Kopitar, and Getzlaf were the three stars of the 3-2 game. Los Angeles begins with a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2: Honda Center, Anaheim, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick and Jonas Hiller. Los Angeles started with a first period Marian Gaborik goal, his sixth of the postseason, coming off of Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Anaheim tied it on a Pat Maroon power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Ryan Getzlaf and Cam Fowler. The Kings took the lead as Alec Martinez potted his second of the postseason, thanks to Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson. Los Angeles iced it at 3-1 in the third period on a Dwight King empty net goal, set up by Justin Williams. The three stars were given to Quick (36 for 37 in saves), Martinez, and Gaborik. The Kings go home up the interstate with a 2-0 series lead.

Game 3: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Frederik Andersen and Jonathan Quick. Anaheim began in the first period with a Corey Perry power play goal, his third of the postseason, powered by Pat Maroon and Ryan Getzlaf. Los Angeles tied it in the second period as Jeff Carter scored his third of the playoffs, a power play goal coming off of Marian Gaborik and Anze Kopitar. The Ducks took the lead back on a power play goal by Teemu Selanne, his second of the postseason, fueled by Nick Bonino and Hampus Lindholm. Andersen was hurt in the third period, so Jonas Hiller relieved him. Anaheim added on with a Ben Lovejoy goal, his second of the playoffs, via Andrew Cogliano. The Kings pulled closer with a Mike Richards goal, courtesy of Tanner Pearson and Carter. This only made it 3-2, a final, with the three stars being Lovejoy, Carter, and Selanne. The Kings still lead the series 2-1.

Game 4: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: John Gibson and Jonathan Quick. Anaheim led off in the first period with a Devante Smith-Pelly goal, his third of the postseason, assisted by Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks added on with a Getzlaf power play goal, his fourth of the playoffs, powered by Perry and Sami Vatanen. This was all they needed, winning 2-0. The three stars went to Gibson (28 save shutout), Getzlaf, and Perry. The series is now tied at 2.

Game 5: Honda Center, Anaheim, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick and John Gibson. Anaheim was first to score in the first period on an Nick Bonino goal, his fourth of the postseason, via Daniel Winnik. Los Angeles tied it on a Trevor Lewis goal, his third of the playoffs, with a lone assist by Justin Williams. The Ducks took the lead back in the second period with a Devante Smith-Pelly power play goal, his fourth of the postseason, powered by Mathieu Perreault and Teemu Selanne. Anaheim added on with a Smith-Pelly goal, his fifth of the playoffs, with a lone assist by Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks extended the lead with a Jakob Silfverberg goal, his second of the postseason, courtesy of Andrew Cogliano. The Kings got one back with a Marian Gaborik power play goal, his seventh of the playoffs, guided in by Jake Muzzin and Jeff Carter. Los Angeles pulled closer as Gaborik scored his second of the game and eighth of the postseason in the third period, assisted by Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar. This was as close as it got, with the final being 4-3. The three stars were Smith-Pelly, Gaborik, and Silfvberg. Anaheim has rallied to take a 3-2 series lead.

Game 6: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: John Gibson and Jonathan Quick. Los Angeles struck first in the first period on a Jake Muzzin goal, his third of the postseason, courtesy of Anze Kopitar and Marian Gaborik. The Kings added on with a Trevor Lewis goal, his fourth of the playoffs, with assists provided by Justin Williams and Slava Voynov. Anaheim got on the board with a Kyle Palmieri goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Nick Bonino. The final was 2-1 in favor of the Kings, with Quick (21 for 22 in saves), Lewis, and Muzzin getting the three stars. The series will be decided on Friday in Game 7. 

Game 7: Honda Center, Anaheim, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick and John Gibson. Los Angeles got going in the first period with a Justin Williams goal, his fifth of the postseason, coming on the power play from Mike Richards and Slava Voynov. The Kings added on with a Jeff Carter goal, his fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Marian Gaborik and Jake Muzzin. Los Angeles extended the lead as Richards potted his second of the postseason, assisted by Dwight King and Kyle Clifford. Jonas Hiller replaced Gibson in the second period. The Kings padded the lead on an Anze Kopitar goal in the second period, his fifth of the playoffs, via Drew Doughty and Clifford. Los Angeles continued with a Gaborik power play goal, his ninth of the postseason, powered by Kopitar and Alec Martinez. Anaheim got on the board with a Kyle Palmieri goal, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Andrew Cogliano and Nick Bonino. The Ducks pulled closer in the third period with a Corey Perry goal, his fifth of the postseason, fueled by Ryan Getzlaf and Hampus Lindholm. The Kings shot back with a Tanner Pearson goal, his second of the playoffs, with helpers from Carter and Williams. This was good for a 6-2 win, with the three stars being Gaborik, Carter, and Williams, while Richards, Clifford, and Kopitar get the honorable mentions. The Kings win the series 4-3, advancing to play the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Finals.

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