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VIDEO: Ducks' Despres scores 1st career playoff goal

Jerry Lai / Reuters

The third trip to the postseason was the charm for Simon Despres.

The Anaheim Ducks defenseman scored his first career playoff goal in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday. Despres appeared in six playoff contests with the Pittsburgh Penguins in two previous postseasons, but did not record a point.

Ryan Getzlaf sent the puck to Despres near the hash marks at the side boards late in the second period of Thursday's contest. Despres one-timed it at the Chicago Blackhawks' net before Corey Crawford could cover the angle.

The Ducks acquired Despres from Pittsburgh in exchange for Ben Lovejoy at the trade deadline.

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