The Anaheim Ducks took the first 2 games at home, and game 3 moves onto Calgary.
The Calgary Flames took complete control of the first 2 periods, dominating the Ducks with a 3 goal lead. The Ducks had to take out goaltender John Gibson and replaced him with Jonathan Bernier, which proved to be the right choice.
The Ducks would score a goal in the 2nd period, yet they still trailed the Flames by 2 goals. In the 3rd period, the Ducks rallied back, and came back with 2 unanswered goals, tying the game and forcing overtime. Corey Perry would score the game winning goal in overtime, beating the Calgary Flames and making this series 3-0 and the biggest comeback in franchise history.
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Postgame Notes
Anaheim 5 vs. Calgary 4 (OT)
April 17, 2017
Scotiabank Saddledome
Ducks Lead Series, 3-0
The Ducks’ comeback from a three-goal deficit was the largest playoff comeback in club history. The last NHL team to rally from three down to win a playoff game was Calgary on Apr. 25, 2015 vs. Vancouver in the First Round (7-4 win). The last to do so on the road was Chicago on Apr. 15, 2015 @ Nashville in the First Round (4-3 win).
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