David Gustafsson scored with 42.6 seconds left in regulation to deliver a 2-1 victory for the Manitoba Moose against the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 2 of their Central Division first-round playoff series on April 24. The dramatic win ties the series at 1-1 after Milwaukee took Game 1. Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg.
The Manitoba Moose avoided elimination with a thrilling comeback in Milwaukee. Ryan Ufko gave the Admirals a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal 1:42 into the second period. Parker Ford equalized shortly after, scoring his second goal of the series just over two minutes later to make it 1-1 heading into the third period. Manitoba was on a power play when Gustafsson deflected Brayden Yager's point shot past Matt Murray for the game-winner, marking Gustafsson's first playoff goal in seven career Calder Cup games. Domenic DiVincentiis earned the win in his postseason debut, stopping 19 of 20 shots faced. Murray, who made 42 saves in Game 1, finished with 33 saves in the loss. Game 1 on April 22 ended 4-1 in favor of Milwaukee. With the series now even, the Admirals travel to Winnipeg for Game 3 on April 26 at 3 p.m. ET.
