The Anaheim Ducks remain the only undefeated team in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs after a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night at the Honda Center.
After a dominating 6-1 win to open their second-round series, the Ducks were challenged more thoroughly by their opponents in Game 2. Despite seeing 20 shots in the first 20 minutes, goaltender Karri Ramo stood tall to limit the damage to 1-0 after the opening period.
The Flames began to apply some offensive pressure in the final 40 minutes but ultimately proved unable to solve Anaheim netminder Frederik Andersen, who earned his first career playoff shutout.
Hampus Lindholm put the game away for the Ducks after converting a slick drop pass with 8:45 left in in the third period, then Nate Thompson added an empty-netter with 1:16 remaining.
Ryan Getzlaf and Corry Perry continued to rack up the points in the series. Perry now leads all playoff scorers with 13 points in six playoff games.
After two tough losses, the Flames will need to content themselves with the moral victory and the knowledge that they can skate with the Ducks. They'll get a lift from their passionate ...
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