After two periods, the Ducks led this one, 2-1. The third period started with a near full two-minute power play for the Ducks when Scott Neidermayer was tripped up by rookie Matt Niskanen on a potential breakaway.
In addition, Dallas’ Trevor Daley went to the penalty box for holding Chris Kunitz just a few moments into the third to give the Ducks a 5-3 opportunity. Teemu Selanne buried a shot at :48 to up their lead, 3-1. Unfortunately, the two-goal lead didn’t last when Mike Ribiero scored even-strength at 4:41.
However, at the 12:05 mark, Sean O’Donnell received a great pass from Chris Kunitz and scored to put the Ducks up, 4-2. Turco was pulled for the extra man, but that didn’t work as Todd Marchant scored at the 18:36 mark to seal Dallas’ fate, 5-2.
Go Ducks!
Series Standings: Anaheim Ducks 2, Dallas Stars 3.
Game 6 is Sunday (4/20) at Dallas.
Shots on Goal: Dallas 42, Anaheim 32.
