Devils Burn Bruins in Overtime, 4-3
Published on April 7, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
LOWELL, Mass. - Dan McGillis' power-play goal at 1:47 of overtime provided the difference as the Lowell Devils (37-28-5-6) defeated the Provi! dence Bruins (41-30-2-4) on Saturday night at Tsongas Are! na. With the win, the Devils gained one point on the Bruins in the playoff race.
The Devils came out firing from the opening face-off, putting 17 first-period shots on Providence G Hannu Toivonen, and scoring the only goal of the opening frame. Rod Pelley sent the home team to the locker room with a 1-0 lead with his 15th goal of the season at 14:13.
Both teams lit the lamp in the second period, with Providence striking first. Dennis Packard put home his sixth goal of the season past Devils G Frank Doyle at 4:07. The Devils would re-take the lead later in the period when Stephen Gionta capitalized on a Bruins turnover in their own zone and sent a wrist shot over the glove of Toivonen at 12:02. The Bruins tied the game for the! second time at 13:42, as Marco Rosa netted his 7th goal of the campaign.
The third period saw the Devils take their third lead of the night, at 13:47, when Barry Tallackson deflected a Mike Mottau shot past Toivonen. The Devils finally eclipsed 100! 0 penalty minute mark on the season, but it proved costly as the Bruins were able to capitalize on the man advantage. With C Rod Pelley in the box for hooking, Bruins LW T.J. Trevelyan tied the score at 3-3 with his 28th goal of the year. The Bruins outshot the Devils 17-12 in the period, and Frank Doyle finished up regulation with 29 saves.
At 1:47 of overtime, with Trevelyan in the box for tripping, the Devils converted to win the game. Mike Mottau, with his second assist of the night, fed a pass to McGillis, wh! o blasted a slapshot by Toivonen to seal the win. McGillis now has 10 goals on the season, all of them coming on the power play.
Despite the win, the Devils were only able to pick up one point on Providence in the playoff race, as Worcester was victorious in overtime tonight against the Binghamton Senators. The Sharks now sit alone in third place, one point ahead of the Bruins. The Devils remain in 5th, but now sit only three points back.
The Devils travel to Worcester for a critical matchup with the Sharks on Wednesday night at 7:00. They return home on Friday, April 13 for Fan Appreciation Night against the Portland Pirates. Game time is 7:05pm. Prizes will be given away throughout the night, and everyone in attendance will receive a Lowell Devils Team Photo. All Devils games can be heard live on WCAP 980 AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston. Tickets start at just $10; call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK for more information or visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com.
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