Falcons Fight Back, Down Devils 2-1
January 11, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- The Albany Devils grabbed the game's first lead, but the Springfield Falcons answered with back-to-back goals en route to a 2-1 victory Sunday at MassMutual Center. Mike Sislo scored for Albany and Scott Wedgewood turned aside 22 shots.
The Devils were trying to build off Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, but lost to the Falcons for the first time this season. The setback moves Albany to 16-14-2-5. Springfield, which is first in the Northeast Division, improves to 26-10-3-0.
Sislo's eighth goal of the season opened the scoring 56 seconds into the middle frame. The Devils winger patiently walked along the half-wall and snapped a wrister past Springfield netminder Anton Forsberg for a 1-0 advantage.
The Falcons responded 11 minutes later. Austin Madaisky sent a floater towards the Devils net. Wedgewood got his body in front of the shot, but the puck popped over his shoulder and into the back of the net at 12:14
After the intermission, Springfield's Dana Tyrell and Kerby Rychel connected on a 2-on-0 break. Tyrell sent the pass atop the crease for Rychel to score into a gaping net 49 seconds into the period.
Forsberg, who has spent time in the NHL with Columbus this season, earned the victory with 30 saves.
Game Notes
Mike Sislo, who has two assists during Saturday's game, has 15 points (8g-7a) in 26 games. He has four points (1g-3a) in his last four contests ... Darcy Zajac assisted on Sislo's goal. The helper was his fifth of the year, giving him eight points in 36 outings ... Scott Wedgewood made his 18th appearance. He is now 5-8-3 overall ... Lineup changes for Albany included: Ben Johnson replaced Ben Thomson; Eric Baier replaced Joe Faust ... The Devils are 2-1-0-0 against the Falcons this season and 31-26-2-4 all-time, including a 15-15-0-1 road record.
Next Up
These two teams will meet again Wednesday at Times Union Center. Puck drop is set for 7 pm and fans can take advantage of $1 hot dogs and/or sodas as part of "Dollar Dawg Night." The game can be viewed on online or on mobile devices at ahllive.com. Additionally, the contest will be broadcast on 104.5 "The Team" ESPN Radio.
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