Don’t try to stop him! Nichushkin repeated the super record of the NHL legend
Maxim Makarov May 10, 2024, 08:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
“Colorado” almost made a crazy comeback, but “Dallas” was able to hold on and even the series score.
The first match between Dallas and Colorado was a delight to behold: the home team seemed to have decided the outcome of the match in the first half, but the guests did not give up and managed to tie and then win in overtime. Peter DeBoer probably pointed out to his team that this can’t be done in the playoffs. Let’s see how the team listened to him.
The main events began already in the second half; after the first, Dallas led 1-0. Already in the second minute of the period, Roope Hinz, criticized for his play in the playoffs, completed the three plays for Dallas. It can be safely included in all hockey encyclopedias.
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The guests could not wake up during the second half and the hosts increasingly increased the pressure, literally registering in the Georgiev zone. The Russian goalkeeper held on, but he is not yet omnipotent: the rebound after Heiskanen’s shot turned out to be beyond his control. At the end of the period, Colorado had the majority, but instead of reducing the difference on the scoreboard, they suffered another goal. The first goal of the current match was scored by Tyler Seguin.
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There were no signs that Colorado could repeat the success of two days ago, but that was dust in the eyes. Despite the fact that Dallas did not lag behind in defense and continued to play actively, in the eighth minute of the period the guests had already recovered two goals. The puck was especially eye-catching for Duheim, who first blocked a shot in his own zone, lost his stick, picked up a new one, put it in the slot and threw it. Highlight of the day found.
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And in the 57th minute it was Nichushkin’s moment. Valery blocked Ettinger’s view, Lehkonen shot at goal and hit the Russian striker in the leg.
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The Avalanche desperately tried to equalize, but ultimately conceded the match empty-handed.
“Dallas” wins the most difficult match, almost falling into the same rake as in the first match. And Nichushkin? Valery scored in the seventh game in a row, caught up with Zach Hyman in the sniper race and repeated the NHL record, which previously belonged only to Pat LaFontaine: seven games in a row with goals since the start of the playoffs.
