Ducks vs. Jets, NHL playoffs 2015 results: Anaheim sweeps Winnipeg

The Anaheim Ducks are the first team to advance to the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

A sweep of the Winnipeg Jets was completed on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory in Game 4 of their opening round series. Anaheim will have plenty of time to wait for its next opponent, and the Jets, who fell to 0-8 all-time in the postseason, will pack their bags and begin a long summer.

Bryan Little opened the scoring with a snap shot past Anaheim netminder Frederik Andersen, but Winnipeg's lead was cancelled out less than two minutes later thanks to an Emerson Etem backhand that beat Ondrej Pavelec.

The Ducks then jumped in front during the second period, when Andrew Cogliano converted on a one-timer from Corey Perry. The 27-year-old Cogliano tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in the series.

The third period was undoubtedly the most eventful 20 minutes of the night, as four total goals were scored -- three by Anaheim, one by Winnipeg. Ryan Kesler lit the lamp 6:41 into the third period for what would become the game-winner. He'd score again shortly thereafter to put the game out of reach. Sami Vatanen sealed the victory by notching an empty net goal with 27 seconds left in regulation.

Mark Stuart registered the Jets' second and final goal, giving Winnipeg some life in the latter stages of the contest. But it was too little too late.