The Roadrunners get taken into OT but prevail 2-1 over Texas in their opening game of the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs, Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners defense man Trevor Murphy (28) gets a glove to the puck just before Texas Stars center Justin Dowling (10) at mid-ice in the second period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Carter Camper (29) congratulates left wing Michael Bunting (27) after his Bunting's overtime winner against Texas Stars in the second round of the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars defenseman Dillon Heatherington (3) gets a toe to the shot from Tucson Roadrunners right wing Conor Garland (8) to foil a goal in the third period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) gets beat high on a power play to give up the tying goal against Texas Stars late in the third period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars goaltender Mike McKenna (29) gets beat from behind by Tucson Roadrunners left wing Michael Bunting (27) who pokes home a power play goal for a 1-0 lead in the second period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars left wing Curtis McKenzie (16) draws down Tucson Roadrunners center Ryan MacInnis (72) for a minor penalty in the second period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
The puck finds the net behind Texas Stars goaltender Mike McKenna (29) as Tucson Roadrunners left wing Michael Bunting (27) scores from long range in overtime for a 2-1 win in their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Dakota Mermis (43) brings down Texas Stars right wing Colin Markison (12) along the boards in overtime of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Trevor Murphy (28) and Texas Stars right wing Brian Flynn (32) tussle in front of the net in overtime of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars center Justin Dowling (10) comes down on top of Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Dakota Mermis (43) as the puck files past the goal during a scrum in the crease during the third period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners winger Lawson Crouse (67) attempts to get a stick on the puck from behind Texas Stars center Jason Dickinson (11) in the third period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners center Dylan Strome (91) rifles a shot in traffic that hits the leg pad of Texas Stars goaltender Mike McKenna (29) thwarting his scoring attempt in the third period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) stops the puck with his body amid a knot of his teammates against Texas Stars in the second period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars defenseman Dillon Heatherington (3) earns a minor penalty for holding back Tucson Roadrunners center Ryan MacInnis (72) in the second period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Trevor Cheek (39) gets leveled by Texas Stars center Joel L'Esperance in the first period of their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs Texas Stars
Texas Stars goaltender Mike McKenna (29) snuffs out a shot in overtime against Tucson Roadrunners in their second round game in the AHL playoffs at Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
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