Kunitz goal with one second left in OT lifts Ducks past Aeros

Published on February 26, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Chris Kunitz scored with one second left in overtime to lift the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 4-3 win over the Houston Aeros Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Kurtis Foster had two goals and an assist for the Ducks, who won their fifth straight game and improved to 15-1-0-1 in their last 17 at home.

Frederic Cassivi stopped 30 shots in the win for Cincinnati, which is seven games above .500 (31-24-1-3) for the first time since March 3, 2002 (29-22-8-3).

Kyle Wanvig had a goal and an assist for the Aeroes, who rallied from a three-goal second-period deficit to force overtime.

Mike Smith finished with 36 saves in the loss for Houston, which is 1-1-0-2 on its five-game road trip.

The Ducks face Grand Rapids Sunday at 5:05 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens.

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