Sharks bite Devils in overtime to take back 4th place
February 25, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Worcester, MA - Mike Moore's overtime goal after a goal mouth scramble gave Worcester an entertaining 4-3 victory over the Lowell Devils on Wednesday night at the DCU Center and catapulted the Sharks into fourth place in the Atlantic Division.
Worcester would keep control of the puck deep in the Lowell zone for the majority of a physical first period of play but the Devils would strike first. RW Patrick Davis would score from just outside the right of the crease at 14:36 after the initial shot from the right point was blocked in front. The lead would not last long, as Jamie McGinn would score his 19th goal of the season on a feed by Lukas Kaspar from behind the net at 18:39 to tie the game 1-1.
The Sharks would take their first lead of the game after a great pass from Lukas Kaspar that would slide through the top of the crease and be deflected in by Cory Larose to give the Sharks a 2-1 lead 5:40 into the 2nd period. Alexander Vasyunov would score the equalizer for the Devils when he cleaned up a rebound in front of a cluttered net at 10:36. The Sharks would retake the lead as Kaspar buried a rebound after a diving shot attempt by Vesce to put the Sharks up 3-2 at 18:31. Worcester outshoot Lowell 23-11 through 40 minutes of play.
The Devils would pour on the chances in the third period firing 12 shots on Thomas Greiss. With 4:25 left in third period, Michael Swift scored for Lowell after a feed behind Thomas Greiss from Nicolas Bergfors set up the rookie to tie the game at 3-3 to force overtime.
Both teams after several glorious chances in overtime and at 2:15 Worcester defenseman Mike Moore would stuff the game winner into a congested Devil net past Jeff Frazee to give to Sharks a 4-3 victory.
The win improves Worcester's record to 29-25-1-2 good for 61 points through 57 games and puts them in fourth place in the Atlantic Division.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Ryan Vesce (3 assists) (2) Lukas Kaspar (1 goal, 2 assists) (1) Mike Moore (GWG) ... ... Attendance was announced 2,490... ... Thomas Greiss made 21 saves net for Worcester... Jeff Frazee made 27 saves in net for the Devils... The Sharks went 0/2 on the power play while the Devils went 0/1...Frazer McLaren returned after missing two games due to injury and Jason Demers manned the blue line after missing one game because of injury......Ryan Vesce has recorded a point in every game vs. Lowell this season (2 goals, 9 assists)... McGinn has been credited with points in 7/8 games vs. Lowell (3 goals, 5 assists)... The Sharks lead the season series 5-2-1-0; with the teams meeting two more times. .. The Sharks improve to 6-1 in overtime.
The Sharks host the Portland Pirates on Friday night at the DCU Center for a 7:05 p.m. battle for the Unum Cup. Friday night will also be "Go Red Night" to support the American Heart Association. The first 500 fans will receive a "Go Red" pin and all adults wearing red will receive $2.00 off an adult ticket at the box office. Also, Tim "Dr. Hook" McCracken from the hit movie Slap Shot will make also make a special appearance during the 1st intermission and sign autographs on the concourse during the 2nd intermission. Adult fans wearing their favorite "Slap Shot" themed jersey will receive $2.00 off an adult ticket at the box office.
All games can be heard live on 580 & 94.9 WTAG as well as online through AHL Live by following the link on the Sharks website, www.SharksAHL.com.
Be sure not to miss any of the action of the 2008-09 Worcester Sharks season and buy your tickets today! Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.
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