The Anaheim Mighty Ducks didn’t need overtime to beat the Minnesota Wild, just an opportunistic penalty kill and another outstanding performance by their unflappable goalie.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere didn’t allow a goal, and Kurt Sauer and Rob Niedermayer scored short-handed goals Monday night to lead the Mighty Ducks to a 2-0 victory over the Wild.
Anaheim, which won the opener 1-0 in double overtime, has a 2-0 lead in this unlikely Western Conference final matchup.
Giguere–who made 24 saves–hasn’t given up a goal in more than 2 1/2 hours of action. He extended his scoreless streak to 153 minutes, 17 seconds, dating to Game 6 against Dallas in the second round–a span of three games.
The series shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Tuesday’s game
– New Jersey at Ottawa,
7 p.m., ESPN Senators lead 1-0
