Teemu Selanne scored the game-winning goal in the third period for the Ducks, who beat Pittsburgh by a 2-1 final. In Montreal, Brad Marchand was guilty of clipping yet again as Boston topped the Habs in a shootout.
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Getty ImagesWith both sides motivated, the difference came down to a combination of special teams and goaltending to determine the winner, and the Ottawa Senators had both in spades.
The goal and a late-period power play would power Florida for 14 shots in the opening period, but the game would be tied at 1 as the second period opened, though that would not last long.
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Perry finally broke through in the final minute of the middle frame, snapping a quick shot that snuck under the Pens’ goaltender before Fleury could get set for the shot. It was the 28th goal of the season for the Ducks’ leading goal-scorer, and it came with just 52 ticks remaining on the clock in the second period.
Letang’s efforts gave the Pens a chance to tie the game with 4:30 still remaining, but Pittsburgh could not penetrate the Anaheim defense. And when they did, Hiller was there to turn them away.
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