The Saint John Sea Dogs forcing a fifth game in their first-round Q League playoff series thanks to a 4-2 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Game 4 at Harbour Station.
Jakub Zboril scored the eventual game-winner for Saint John, a power play goal in the opening minute of the third period. Daniel Del Paggio, Nathan Noel and Mark Tremaine also found the net.
The Drakkar lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.
In the NHL: Goals from Jonathan Toews and Marcus Kruger in the third period helped the Blackhawks clinch a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Canucks
The Sens beat the Lightning 2-1 in OT but didn’t gain ground over Boston. The Bruins beat the Red Wings 3-2.
Troy Brouwer scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout as the visiting Caps beat Montreal 5-4. Alex Ovechkin had a pair of goals to reach 52 on the season passing Peter Bondra to become Washington’s franchise-leading goal scorer with 473.
The Blues clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the Flames. Sean Monahan notched his 30th goal for Calgary
Marian Gaborik and Jeff Carter each scored twice as the Kings moved up in the playoff chase with an 8-2 victory over the Oilers.
Elsewhere, Florida beat Carolina 6-1 and the Blue Jackets snuck by the Islanders 4-3.
