Sea Dogs take Game 1, 4-1, over Sags

SAINT JOHN – Stanislav Galiev’s goal just over two minutes into the third period proved to be the game winner, as the Saint John Sea Dogs defeated Chicoutimi, 4-1, in Game 1 of the QMJHL President’s Cup semi-final.

Pierre Durepos, Jonathan Huberdeau and Danick Gauthier also scored, as Saint John improved its perfect post-season record to 9-0.

Sags’ defenceman Mathieu Gagnon opened the scoring six minutes into the second on a long shot from the left point that appeared to hit Saint John’s Ian Saab and deflected into the net.

Saint John tied it on a similar long shot from Durepos at the right point, making it 1-1 after two periods.

Galiev and Huberdeau scored 1:21 apart early in the third to break open a tie game.

Gauthier rounded out the scoring just past the ten minute mark of the third period.

Saint John now carries a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 Sunday afternoon.         

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For a full game recap and Sea Dog highlights, go to:

http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/seadogs/2012/04/21/sea-dogs-beat-sagueneens-in-game-one/