Devils See Penguins Pull Away for 3-1 Win
March 19, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Lowell Devils were unable to overcome a two-goal effort by Kurtis McLean as they fell to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 3-1, on Wednesday at the Wachovia Arena. The win was the Penguins' ninth in a row, tying a franchise record.
After a scoreless first period, the opening minutes of the second saw a flurry of goals. The Penguins were able to take a 1-0 lead at 1:14 of the frame McLean's slapshot from the left point snuck through the five-hole of goalie Frank Doyle.
The Devils knotted the score less than two minutes later with their first power play of the game. They needed only eight seconds of the man-advantage to convert as Barry Tallackson sent a pass through the slot that Petr Vrana one-timed past John Curry from the far circle. Grant Marshall picked up the second assist on Vrana's 13th goal of the season.
The tie was short-lived as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton took back its one goal lead at 5:07 on a power play of its own. McLean's second of the night put his team up, 2-1, when he got loose on the near dot and tapped in a centering pass from Jean-Michel Daoust.
Curry would go on to deny the Devils for the remainder of the contest, finishing with 20-of-21 saves. Nathan Smith added an insurance marker for the Penguins with 5:50 left in the game. Doyle suffered the loss as he stopped 20 of the 23 shots he faced.
Lowell went 1-for-2 on the power play and 1-for-2 on the penalty kill.
The Devils go on to play the first of two games against the Norfolk Admirals on Friday, March 21 at 7:15 p.m. Listen to all of the Devils' action on WCAP-980AM with Ryan Johnston bringing you all of the play-by-play. The Devils' next home game will be Dollar Dawg Night on Wednesday, March 26 to battle the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at just $10. Call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK for more information or visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com
American Hockey League Stories from March 19, 2008
- Moose Beat Rampage For Seventh Straight Win - Manitoba Moose
- Aeros' late comeback falls just short in 3-2 loss to Quad City - Houston Aeros
- Rampage nipped by Manitoba, 3-2 - San Antonio Rampage
- Griffins Fall to Toronto, 2-1 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Falcons Beat Monarchs 4-3 - Springfield Falcons
- Monarchs Fall Out Of Falcons' Nest - Manchester Monarchs
- Albany Explodes For 6-2 Comeback Win - Albany River Rats
- Hartford tops Phantoms 4-3 in OT - Adirondack Phantoms
- Admirals Can't Bear Bruins' Attack - Norfolk Admirals
- 'Dogs Lose Seventh Straight Game - Hamilton Bulldogs
- P-Bruins Shutout Norfolk 7-0 - Providence Bruins
- Devils See Penguins Pull Away for 3-1 Win - Albany Devils
- Sharks score four straight to down Sound Tigers 4-2 - Bridgeport Islanders
- Reaves Returns From Alaska - Peoria Rivermen
- AHL Announces Suspensions - Manitoba Moose
- Luc Bourdon, Michael Grabner & Mason Raymond Make Top Twenty-Five Of MLN FAB50 Hockey 2008 - Manitoba Moose
- Craig Morgan Front Stage Passes ON SALE NOW! - Peoria Rivermen
- Blues Sign Talbot To Contract - Peoria Rivermen
- Stars Sign Tyler Shelast To ATO Agreement - Iowa Chops
- Monarchs Sign Kidd - Manchester Monarchs
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Griffins Try to Topple Toronto Again - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Pens Have Eight in a Row - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- All Fans Invited to Booster Club, Year-End Banquet - Peoria Rivermen
- Falcons and Monarchs Battle For The Playoffs Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Houston Aeros host Quad City Flames for second time this week - Houston Aeros
- Crunch Sign Right Wing Mathieu Beaudoin - Syracuse Crunch
- Cheer on The Bears this Saturday and Sunday - Hershey Bears
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
