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Despite Merzlikkin’s exploits, “Blue Jackets” suffer loss in overtime – Hockey – Apollo.lv – Sports

“Blue Jackets” with the result 3: 4 (1: 0, 1: 0, 1: 3, 0: 1) in the extension recognized the superiority of Toronto “Maple Leafs” hockey players

Merzlikkin spent 73 minutes and ten seconds on the ice, repelling 49 of 53 opponents’ throws (92.5%). The Latvian goalkeeper managed to stay unbeaten until the 16th minute of the third period, when William Nijlander scored the first goal for Toronto.

It should be noted that a total of 39 shots were taken through the Toronto goal.

By the end of the third period, the Blue Jackets had already scored three goals and the place in the Stanley Cup was very close. However, the Toronto hockey players managed to score three goals in just over three minutes and then pull out a victory in overtime.

Video: “Blue Jackets” – “Maple Leafs” highlights

Chem Atkinson, Vladislav Gavrikov and Boon Jenner scored in the match for the Columbus Club.

In the ranks of “Maple Leafs”, the already mentioned Nlanderser was accurate, as well as John Tavares, Zek Himan and Auston Matthews, who won the extra goal.

In the series of up to three victories in the qualifying round, the result has become 2: 2, which means that the decisive fifth game of the series will be held on the night of Monday, at 3 pm Latvian time.

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