Saskatoon Improves Series lead to 3-1 over Ottawa

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After the second sim of the VHLM playoffs, the Ottawa Lynx narrowly avoided elimination by beating the WIld 4-3 in overtime. The goal, scored at 4:21 by Kirk Holloway ensured that the Lynx would not be eliminated. The Wild went on to win 5-2 in blowout fashion the next game.

 

Surprisingly for the Wild, the second line of Komarov, Gardner and Frence has been carrying the team so far this postseason. The duo of Brandt and Brown that produced throughout the later part of the regular season has yet to show up. Brown currently sits at 4th in scoring, while Brandt sits and 8th. If the Wild could get both lines to produce they would be a force to be reckoned with. 

 

Saskatoon goalie Grekkark Gyrfalcon has done well so far, with a 0.908 save percentage, which currently leads all goaltenders in the VHLM. Gyrfalcon will be the key to victory if the Wild are to make the finals, as goaltenders usually make all the difference in the playoffs.