AHL Providence Bruins

Dallman lifts Bruins to 3-2 series lead

Published on April 28, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins and Manchester Monarchs played Game 5 of their best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinals series on Thursday night at Verizon Wireless Arena, with the Bruins scoring twice in the third period to take a 4-2 victory. The Bruins will look to close out the series in Game 6 on Saturday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence.

Bruin defenseman Kevin Dallman broke a 2-2 tie on a power play at 1:23 of the third period. The goal was Dallman's third of the series, and second game-winner. Center Patrice Bergeron sealed the win with an empty net goal at 19:54.

Center Brad Boyes broke a scoreless tie at 7:29 of the second period on his first playoff goal, while Keith Aucoin made it 2-0 on a power play goal at 9:55. The Monarchs tied the game with two subsequent second period goals.

Bruin left wing Andy Hilbert had four assists in the game, tying the franchise record for most points in a playoff game for the second time in the series. He had 2-2-4 totals in the Bruins' Game 3 victory. His four assists also tied a single-game playoff record. Hilbert leads the AHL in playoff scoring with 3-7-10 totals in five games.

Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen made 27 saves for his third win of the series.

Playoff tickets for Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals are on sale now. Playoff tickets can be purchased at the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office and all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211; 508-931-2000). Season ticketholders should used tickets marked "Home Game 3". For more information, please call the Bruins at (401) 273-5000.

Round 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs is being sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, The Martone Group and National City Mortgage.

ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS, SERIES "A" (best-of-seven)

Game 1 @ Manchester Friday, April 22 Bruins, 5-1

Game 2 @ Manchester Saturday, April 23 Manchester, 4-2

Game 3 @ Providence Monday, April 25 Bruins, 6-3

Game 4 @ Providence Wednesday, April 27 Manchester, 3-2

Game 5 @ Manchester Thursday, April 28 Bruins, 4-2

Game 6 @ Providence Saturday, April 30 7:05 p.m.

*Game 7 @ Manchester Monday, May 2 7:05 p.m.

* = If Necessary

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