It was closer than the score indicated. Or perhaps it was not, since the Oshawa Generals clamped down on Connor McDavid during a taut Game 2 that was level for 2½ periods before they pulled away for the 5-1 win on Saturday and the two-game series lead.
A bounce, or break, or one fewersave by Ken Appleby (32 saves) and McDavid and mates might have had their desired split on the road. Instead, their actions say they've scored two goals in as many games.
"We had a good push in the third and Kenny found a way to make those saves," Generals coach D.