“Philadelphia” reduced the gap in the series of the NHL playoffs with “Washington” – TASS

WASHINGTON, 23 April. / TASS /. “Philadelphia Flyers” at a party with a score of 2: 0 beat “Washington Capitals” in the fifth match of the series of the first round of the playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL)

Washers in the winners were noted forwards Ryan White and Chris Vandevelde. . Throughout the game, guests inflicted on goal the goalkeeper, “Capitals” Braden Holtby just 11 shots, but failed to win. This is the first such case in playoff games since the season-1997/98.

The first star of the meeting was voted goalkeeper of “Philadelphia” Michal Neuwirth, who committed 44 Seiwa and set a club record for the number reflected throws for the Stanley Cup matches . The first star of the previous meeting of the teams also became the Czech goalkeeper, reflecting the 31 throw.

The second star of the match was the captain “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin, noted no effective action. His countrymen and team-mates Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov also scored points not

“Philadelphia” has reduced the backlog in the series to four victories -. 2-3. The next match will take place on home ice, “Flyers” on April 25.

“New York Islanders” beat “Florida Panthers” in the second overtime, the fifth game of the series. The burden of the main meeting ended with the score 1: 1, the author of the winning goal was the striker “Islanders” Alan Quinn recognized the third star of the match

For this washer Quinn was the debut in the playoffs.. In the regular season, 23-year-old striker spent only two matches in which scored a puck. In five games this season’s Stanley Cup to his credit 2 (1 washer + 1 transfer) points.

The first and the second meeting of the stars have been recognized by goalkeeper Thomas Greiss and Roberto Luongo, committed 47 and 40 saves, respectively.

“New York” led with a score of 3-2 in the series. Next game will be held on home ground, “Islanders” April 25

“Minnesota Wild” at a party beat “Dallas Stars” in overtime of the fifth match of the series – 5: 4.. The author of the winning goal was the striker Mikko Koivu, who scored one more goal in regulation time and the first recognized star of the meeting.

Account in the series was 3-2 in favor of “Dallas”, the next game will be held on the “Wild” scene 25 April.