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Devils Skate Past Phantoms 5-2

March 5, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


The Adirondack Phantoms had pulled to within one goal of Albany with less than eight minutes remaining but the Devils capitalized with two late third period goals putting the game away for a 5-2 decision Saturday evening at the Times Union Center.

Michael Leighton was spectacular in the first period for 19 saves in preserving a 1-0 lead but ended up taking the loss allowing all five goals.

Eric Wellwood (13th) and Mike Testwuide (9th) scored for the Phantoms who now trail in the Time Warner Cable Cup Series four games to three with a rematch coming Sunday at 3:00 at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

It was just the second loss in regulation in the last 11 games for the Phantoms.

Leighton made several dazzling saves to keep the Devils out of the net and allowed Adirondack to rush back the other way with Danny Syvret up the left wing feeding Wellwood on the backdoor to slam it in to a mostly open net. The Phantoms carried a 1-0 lead after one period.

Albany would finally break Leighton with less than five minutes remaining in the second period. Alexander Urbom's long shot from the left point got past Leighton who might have been screened on the play to tie the game at 1-1. With less than a minute left in the period, Steve Zalewski took a feed from across the crease by Adam Henrique and slammed it in to give Albany the lead at 2-1.

The Devils scored early in the third on the power play with Alexander Vasyunov picking up a rebound off a Brad Mills shot and flinging it past a diving Leighton to extend their advantage to 3-1.

The Phantoms got back into it with some of their best continued attack of the night later in the third. Moments after Ben Holmstrom had almost scored diving across the slot, Danny Syvret would call for the puck and the rebound of his slapshot would be buried by Mike Testwuide on the backhand. It was a very similar back rebound goal to the one Testwuide scored last Sunday with 1:30 left against Binghamton. This one got the Phantoms to within a goal at 3-2 with just under eight minutes remaining.

Adirondack appeared to have the momentum shifting their way but Albany would race out of there with a 2-on-1 after a faceoff win in their zone. Matt Anderson's 20th of the year carrying it up the right-wing would beat Leighton five-hole for a 4-2 lead with less than five minutes left. And about two minutes later Vasyunov would score his second of the game on a similar 2-on-1 rush going top shelf.

Mike McKenna earned the win in goal for the Devils. It was his first game against the Phantoms since October 16 in Glens Falls when he was knocked out less than five minutes into the first period after allowing three quick goals.

Adirondack was 0-for-4 on the power play while Albany went 2-for-5.

The two teams have a Sunday rematch scheduled for 3pm in Glens Falls.

Phantoms Notes: Ben Holmstrom was returned to the Phantoms earlier in the morning after making his NHL debut with Philadelphia Thursday night. Holmstrom kept his streak alive as the only Phantoms to have played in every game this season. Scratches for the game included Stefan Legein and Tom Sestito. Earlier in the week, Marc-Andre Bourdon was sent to Greenville (SC) of the ECHL on a weekend rehab stint. They are Bourdon's first games in over two months. This is the first of three games in a row for the Phantoms against the Devils.

UPCOMING GAMES

Sunday, March 6, 3:00 p.m. - Albany Devils at Adirondack Phantoms - Family Fun Pack ($39), 3 tickets, 3 sodas, 3 hot dogs, 1 popcorn, 1 program - Continuation of the Time Warner Cable Cup Series - Post-Game Skate with the Phantoms sponsored by Glens Falls Hospital

Friday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. - Albany Devils at Adirondack Phantoms -$2 Pizza Slices - Time Warner Cable Cup continues...

Saturday, March 12, 4:30 p.m. - Adirondack Hockey Hall of Fame Reception, Dinner and Induction ceremony at Heritage Hall. Appearing will be Adirondack hockey greats Hugo Belanger, Jody Gage and Barry Melrose. Tickets for the dinner are $30 or get a table of 10 for $250.

Saturday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. - Hershey Bears at Adirondack Phantoms - Adirondack Hockey Hall of Fame Night sponsored by Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. Honoring Hugo Belanger, Jody Gage and Barry Melrose. All three will be attending on a very special night. Phantoms wearing special AHL 75th Anniversary commemorative jerseys.

Join us at the Glens Falls Civic Center for exciting Adirondack Phantoms hockey, the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Discount rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Save off the individual ticket price by asking the Phantoms about their great group rate packages and flex-packs.

Come watch future NHL stars and up-and-coming Flyers prospects. Get your tickets at the Phantoms office inside the Glens Falls Civic Center, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Phantoms at 518-480-3355.

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