Falcons Surpass Crunch, 2-1, in Overtime
February 7, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Syracuse N.Y. - The Springfield Falcons surpassed the Syracuse Crunch, 2-1, in overtime tonight at the War Memorial Arena.
The victory pushes the Falcons to 28-16-4-0 on the season and 4-2-0-0 in the eight-game season series against the Crunch. The win also keeps the Falcons in second, behind the Crunch, in the Northeast Division with 58 points and gives them a 5-4 overtime record.
Oscar Dansk earned his second straight victory, turning away 39 of 40 shots for the Falcons. Crunch goaltender Allen York stopped 34 of 36. Springfield was unable to convert on three power play opportunities. The penalty kill unit was successful in stopping four of five Syracuse man-advantages, including 1:10 of 5-on-3 in the opening frame.
The Falcons were first to strike at the 7:11 mark of the first period. After a series of shots on net, Captain Ryan Craig wrapped around the cage and found a rebound. He deposited the puck in the far corner for his 12th of the season. Assists went to Yann Sauve, who picked up his first point with the Falcons since signing a professional tryout contract on Feb. 4, and Michael Chaput.
After an even second period, the Crunch knotted the score with 7:23 remaining in the third period to force overtime. While on the power play, Mike Angelidis one-timed a feed from Tanner Richard that was stopped by Dansk, but slid under his pad and across the goal line. Slater Koekkoek was credited with the secondary assist.
Marko Dano fired the game-winner from a sharp angle that rung off the post and past York 4:23 into the overtime frame. Dana Tyrell earned a point for the assist.
The Falcons will wrap up their three-in-three against the Providence Bruins on Feb. 8 at 3:05 p.m.
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