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Video: Perry paces Ducks to victory over Jets with four-point night

Winnipeg Jets v Anaheim Ducks - Game One

in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 16, 2015 in Anaheim, California.

Harry How

Corey Perry knew it right away.

The Anaheim Ducks’ star winger gave his team the lead with less than seven minutes remaining in the third period on a beautiful second effort that was initially waved off, allowing play to continue. But Perry was sure the puck had crossed the goal line, despite it hitting the outstretched right pad of Ondrej Pavelec, and the video review confirmed it.

The Ducks then held on for the 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets to take a 1-0 series lead.

Perry, who recorded a four-point night, found the back of the net twice in the final period.

With Anaheim trailing after 40 minutes, Perry’s first goal tied the game, and his second off a power move to the net put the Ducks in front. He cut to the net off his wing and had his first backhand shot denied by the right pad of Pavelec. Perry jammed at the puck once again and was able to nudge it inches over the goal line.

Thursday marked the first time in 19 years an NHL team from Winnipeg competed in a Stanley Cup playoff game. The Jets didn’t get off to the best start, allowing a goal from Sami Vatanen less than two minutes in. But 49 seconds later, Adam Lowry responded, getting the Jets on the board.

The Jets will need a similar response in Game 2.

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