The Colorado Eagles wrapped up the divisional semifinals Saturday evening with a 6-2 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights, making the series three games to one.
The Eagles are headed to the Pacific Division final for the third time in five years, where they will face the winner of the series between Ontario and Coachella Valley.
After each team scored two points in the first half, Chase Bradley scored his first goal of the postseason 6:36 into the second to give Colorado the lead. The Eagles would outscore the Silver Knights 15-2 midway through the frame.
Colorado extended its lead there Alex Barré-Boulet score on the power play 4:20 into the third period, too Keaton Middleton again Tristen Nielsen fitted with empty nets to close out the game and series.
Nielsen registered his second consecutive two-goal game, Gavin Brindley scored his first pro playoff goal, too Trent Miner (5-1) finished with 18 saves as Colorado’s defense held the Silver Knights to just nine shots on goal in the final 40 minutes.
Jackson Hallum again Ben Hemmerling call it Henderson, when Carl Lindbom stopped 32 of 36 shots.
(Colorado wins series, 3-1)
Game 1 – Friday, May 1 – Colorado 1, HENDERSON 0
Game 2 – Mon., May 4 – HENDERSON 4, Colorado 3 (2OT)
Game 3 – Wed., May 6 – COLORADO 4, Henderson 0
Game 4 – Sat., May 9 – COLORADO 6, Henderson 2
