Comets Handed Loss by Devils
March 19, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Utica Comets News Release
UTICA, N.Y. - The Utica Comets fell behind early and could not mount a comeback in a 5-1 loss to the Albany Devils on Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. It was the Comets first regulation loss at home in 11 games, dating back to Jan. 13.
Alex Friesen (1-0-1) scored halfway into the second period to stop his scoreless drought at 21 games, while Richard Bachman turned aside 27 of the Devils 32 shots on goal in the loss.
The Devils capitalized on two first period Comets miscues to jump out to a 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes of play. Matt Lorito and Jim O'Brien provided the first period goals for the visiting team at 7:58 and 16:12 respectively.
With under seven minutes to play in the middle frame, Alex Friesen cleaned up a rebound and batted the puck past Wedgewood for his ninth goal of the season. Ronalds Kenins and Jordan Subban assisted on the goal.
Four minutes later Nick Lappin re-established the Devils two-goal lead with a power-play goal.
O'Brien and Blake Pietila of the Devils accounted for all the third period goals for Albany's 5-1 win.
With the loss the Comets fell to 31-22-6-3.
The Comets wrap up their fourth straight three-in-three weekend when the Binghamton Senators come to town. Puck drop is scheduled for 3pm at The AUD. Be sure to stick around after the game to meet your favorite Comets player at the post-game autograph session on the ice.
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