The Texas Stars turned the Calder Cup Final into a best-of-3 tonight with a 3-2 victory at home in Game 4. The top line shined again as Curtis McKenzie collected two and Justin Dowling tipped in the game-winner.
“I thought our top line really led our hockey club tonight,” agreed Texas Stars head coach Derek Laxdal. “They scored some big goals for us here tonight. One on the power play, two 5-on-5.”
“Our line’s been going all playoffs,” said Dowling. “Last series kickstarted us, bearing down on our chances. In these high pressure situations, guys who have been there, it’s a little easier than people who haven’t been there.