Photos: Tucson Roadrunners win first AHL playoff game in team history
Lane Pederson’s late goal lifted the Tucson Roadrunners in the first American Hockey League playoff game in team history on April 20, 2018, a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda at SAP Center.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Emerson Etem (26) battles for the puck against San Jose Barracuda center Daniel O'Regan (65) during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Zac Larraza (16) battles for the puck against San Jose Barracuda defenseman Nick DeSimone (57) during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) looks back at the puck after allowing a goal to Tucson Roadrunners forward Lane Pederson during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners players celebrate after a 4-2 victory against the against San Jose Barracuda in Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Mike Sislo (9) skates past San Jose Barracuda's Nick DeSimone (57) and Radim Simek (51) during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Conor Garland (8) battles for the puck against San Jose Barracuda left wing Rudolfs Balcers (38) during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Emerson Etem (26) chases down a puck against the San Jose Barracuda during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Zac Larraza (16) takes a shot at goal against the San Jose Barracuda during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners forward Lane Pederson, left, celebrates with teammates Tucson Roadrunners left wing Michael Bunting (27)and Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Joel Hanley, right, after scoring a goal against the San Jose Barracuda during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners forward Zac Larraza (18) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Barracuda during the second period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners forward Zac Larraza (18) takes a shot at goal against the San Jose Barracuda during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
San Jose Barracuda center Alexander True (70) scores a goal past Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) and defenseman Dysin Mayo (37) during the second period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) defends the goal against San Jose Barracuda left wing Adam Helewka (46) during the second period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Michael Bunting (27) takes a shot at San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners center Ryan MacInnis (72) is checked into the boards by San Jose Barracuda during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) can't stop a goal by Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Dakota Mermis during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracudas hockey
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Conor Garland (8) is pushed from the back by San Jose Barracuda's Tim Heed, left, during the third period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. The Roadrunners won 4-2.
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Tucson Roadrunners right wing Emerson Etem (26) battles for the puck against San Jose Barracuda Rourke Chartier (60) during the first period of Game 1 of an AHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. Tony Avelar/Arizona Daily Star
Tucson hosts San Jose for Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Tucson will take on the Barracuda in Game 3 of the best-of-five series.