Providence on the precipice of ousting Portland

Rask

A 31-save performance by Tuukka Rask in net and a key goal by forward Kirk MacDonald lifted the Providence Bruins to a 2-1 road win over the Portland Pirates in Game 4 of the clubs’ Atlantic Division semifinal playoff series tonight.

Second-seeded Providence now leads the series, 3-1. You can read Dan Hickling’s complete recap.

Providence and Portland will meet in Game 5 Friday night at Dunkin’ Donuts Center.