Devils Get Point, Lose in Shootout
December 15, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
ALBANY, NY - The Albany Devils attempt for a record sixth straight victory was halted by the Providence Bruins, 2-1, in a shootout Saturday at Times Union Center. Jeff Frazee, who allowed just one regulation goal in his first start since Nov. 30, helped keep Albany alive during a marathon shootout session. In the end, Providence's David Warsofsky netted the deciding goal in the ninth round, giving his team a 3-2 shootout advantage.
Frazee improved his goals-against average to 2.07 and his save percentage to .923 by making 27 saves on 28 shots.
With a goal, Bobby Butler extended his scoring streak to six games -- his stretch is tied for the fourth longest in franchise history. He is now second on the team with 15 points, including a team-high 10 goals. In the last three contests, Butler has six goals and an assist.
Bruins rookie defenseman Zach Trotman opened the scoring with a seeing-eye shot from the point at 10:46 of the first period. Jamie Tardif, who registered a Hat Trick Friday against the Springfield Falcons, was credited with the assist.
In the second, Adam Larsson and Joe Whitney worked the puck near the top of the left face-off circle. Whitney walked the half-wall and then sent a pass through two defensemen and found a cutting Butler for the one-touch, power-play tally at 5:59. The assist was Whitney's seventh point in the last six games and Larsson registered his club-best 10th helper.
After a scoreless third and overtime, the Devils received shootout goals from Mattias Tedenby in the first round and Mike Sislo in the third. The Bruins had goals from Tardif in the second, Chris Bourque in the third and finally Warsofsky in the ninth round.
Next up, the Devils travel to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for a 7 pm contest Wednesday. Fans can catch the action on 104.5 "The Team" ESPN and online at ahllive.com.
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