Devils Lose in Shootout 2-1
January 19, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA - After two goals during the first nine minutes of play, the Albany Devils and the Springfield Falcons didn't score again, forcing overtime and a shootout. In the end, Springfield's Wade Macleod fourth round goal lifted his team to a 2-1 victory Saturday at MassMutual Center.
Despite the loss, the Devils still earned a point for the seventh time in the last 10 games (6-3-0-1). Overall Albany, which owned a 36-25 shot advantage, moves to 15-13-1-7, while Springfield improves to 23-9-3-3.
Eric Gelinas and Springfield's Nick Drazenovic were responsible for the regulation goals. Gelinas' fourth tally came after Drazenovic scored on a power-play at 7:10. Less than two minutes later, Gelinas wound-up for a bomb from the top of the right circle for a 5-on-3 power-play tally at 8:56.
Joe Whitney and Mike Sislo had the assists, extending points streaks for all three individuals involved. Gelinas streak goes to four games with two goals and three assists, while Whitney and Sislo's move to three. Whitney has three goals and two assists during the span and Sislo has four helpers.
In the shootout, Phil DeSimone scored during the second round after Springfield's Sean (B.) Collins gave his team an early advantage in the first. Before MacLeod's deciding marker, Gelinas dinged a shot off the crossbar and wide.
Between the pipes, Jeff Frazee made 23 saves on 24 shots. Springfield's Paul Dianton had 35 stops on 36 tries.
On Sunday, the Devils host the Adirondack Phantoms for a 4 pm contest at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. The game is available on 104.5 "The Team" ESPN Radio or online at ahllive.com.
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