The Texas Stars bounced back from a Game 1 loss with a resounding 5-1 victory over the San Diego Gulls in Game 2 on Saturday night.
The best-of-five series shifts to San Diego all tied at a game apiece.
Esa Lindell, Justin Dowling and Curtis McKenzie had a goal and an assist each for the Stars in Game 2, with Lindell’s goal during a five-on-three power play early in the second period snapping a 1-1 tie and giving Texas the lead for good.
Derek Hulak and Matt Mangene also scored for the Stars and Jack Campbell (1-0) stopped 25 of 26 shots.
Nick Ritchie had the lone goal for the Gulls, his second of the series, and Anton Khudobin made 37 saves on the night.
Pacific Division Semifinals – Series “H” (best-of-5)
P2-San Diego Gulls vs. P3-Texas Stars
Game 1 – Thu., Apr. 21 – San Diego 3, TEXAS 1
Game 2 – Sat., Apr. 23 – TEXAS 5, San Diego 1
Game 3 – Thu., Apr. 28 – Texas at San Diego, 10:05
Game 4 – Fri., Apr. 29 – Texas at San Diego, 10:05
*Game 5 – Mon., May 2 – Texas at San Diego, 10:05
*if necessary… All times Eastern
