Jackets pull it off after losing game 1 once again but this series it took an extra game. Congrats to Slava for a great season and for bringing in some good talent to make a good run. Your time will continue to improve and you have done an excellent job with the Preds.
The Jackets were up 4-0 in this game and on cruise control to the win when the Preds stormed back to bring it within 1. That will have to be adjusted and we'll have to prevent this from happening vs the Ducks. The top 2 lines got the job done for the Jackets and we'll need them all to continue to produce in the next round.
Trevor Daley went down today with an injury and it looks like we'll be without him for awhile. Mark Stuart will see some action for the first time this playoffs and is expected to be partnered with Craig Rivet.
Overall special teams played a major role in this series and the Jackets PP and PK dominated the Preds and that was ultimately the difference.
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