Devils Extend Streak with Win at Providence
December 5, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
PROVIDENCE, RI -- Darcy Zajac and Scott Timmins scored back-to-back, second period goals, helping the Albany Devils to a 2-1 victory against the Providence Bruins Friday at Dunkin' Donuts Center. Albany extended its point streak to five games (4-0-0-1) with its third consecutive victory.
The Devils are now 11-6-1-4, while the Bruins move to 9-11-2-0.
Keith Kinkaid registered his seventh win of the season despite taking a four minute break at the end of the second period. The Devils netminder made 13 saves in the first and seven in the second before heading off for the remainder of the period. Scott Wedgewood stopped the only shot he faced in 3:59 of action. In the third, Kinkaid returned and made eight saves to extend his unbeaten streak to four games (3-0-1).
Albany did trail during the game. Providence's Jordan Caron opened the scoring with a power-play tally at 6:58 of the middle frame.
The lead lasted just over four minutes. Zajac redirected newcomer Mike Keenan's point shot at 11:03 to tie the game.
Moments later, Timmins put back a rebound opportunity off Eric Baier's point shot at 16:01. Joe Whitney registered his team-leading 20th point with the secondary assist on the power play goal.
Providence's Malcolm Subban suffered the loss. He made 29 saves on 31 tries.
Albany went 1-4 on the power play and 3-4 on the penalty kill.
Notes
Darcy Zajac netted his third goal of the season and the 25th of his career. The goal was his second in the last four outings ... Scott Timmins registered his sixth tally, giving him four points (1g-3a) in the last four games ... Joe Whitney, who served as an alternate captain, extended his point streak to five games with three goals and four helpers ... Mike Keenan, who signed a PTO Thursday, made his Devils debut and had an assist ... Cam Janssen (upper) and Rod Pelley (upper) both returned to the lineup. Janssen's last game was Oct. 21 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Pelley's last outing was Nov. 23 against Bridgeport ... Kinkaid improved to 7-1-3 ... Albany is 9-0-0-1 when leading after two periods.
Next Up
The Devils return home for a 5 pm outing against the Portland Pirates Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at the Times Union Center box office or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Fans can also buy tickets via charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.
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