Lowell's Winless Streak Hits Five

Published on November 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Rewind:

Wednesday, Philadelphia 3 vs. DEVILS 1

The Phantoms' Jared Ross scored two goals, including the game-winner, to help down the Devils, 3-1, at the Tsongas Arena. A scoreless first period was followed by Patrick Maroon breaking the tie at 11:12 and Ross putting Philadelphia up by two just two seconds before the intermission. Though Alexander Vasyunov's first North American goal pulled Lowell within one at 1:44 of the third, Ross provided the insurance for Philly almost nine minutes later with his second of the night.

Friday, WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON 4 vs. Devils 0

The Penguins and goalie Adam Berkhoel recorded their second shutout in as many games against the Devils this season with a 4-0 win at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. W-B/Scranton completed all of the game's scoring in the first 9:46 of the contest. Chris Minard notched two power play goals almost three minutes apart, while Ryan Stone made the score 3-0 at 9:02. Forty-four seconds later, Tim Wallace's goal chased netminder Dave Caruso from the match. Jeff Frazee came in for relief and was perfect in 23 shots against.

Saturday, BRIDGEPORT 5 (OT) vs. DEVILS 4

Two-goal efforts by both Patrick Davis and Alexander Vasyunov were enough to help the Devils gain a point in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Sound Tigers at the Arena at Harbor Yard. Davis and Vasyunov struck within the first 3:14 of the contest to stake a 2-0 lead for Lowell. Bridgeport, however, would go on to notch four unanswered goals and hold a 4-2 edge early in the second. Davis and Vasyunov would both light the lamp again before the break and knot the contest at four. After a scoreless third period, Kurtis McLean ended the battle in overtime, scoring the game winning goal 1:12 into sudden death.

In the Standings

After the fifth week of the 2008-09 season, the Lowell Devils (4-6-1-1) move into a tie for sixth place in the Atlantic Division with the Worcester Sharks (5-6-0-0). The Springfield Falcons (5-3-2-1) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (6-5-0-1) are three points ahead of the Devils, battling for the third spot for the second consecutive week. The Portland Pirates (9-1-1-0) are undefeated in regulation in their last eight contests (7-0-1-0) and have moved into sole possession of the division lead. The Providence Bruins, however, are close on their heels in second place with a record of 7-4-1-0. The Manchester Monarchs, at 2-5-0-3, sit in last place in the Atlantic.

Around the Horns

Tyler Eckford is tied for second among rookie defensemen in points (1g-7a-8pts) and assists (7)... G Jeff Frazee was a perfect 23-of-23 in relief of Dave Caruso on Friday against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...LW Alexander Vasyunov has scored three goals in the last three games for the Devils, thanks to a tally against Philadelphia and two versus Bridgeport.... G Scott Clemmensen made his season debut in New Jersey, making 26 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

Coming Up

Lowell battles the Norfolk Admirals for the first time this season on Tuesday at the Tsongas Arena at a special time of 4:00 p.m. The Admirals are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Division with a record of 3-6-1-2. The Devils went .500 with Norfolk last season (2-2-0-0). The Admirals swept the Rockford IceHogs this past weekend, ending a seven-game winless streak (0-5-1-1).

The Devils take the ice for their first meeting of the season against the Albany River Rats on Saturday at the Tsongas Arena. Albany is sitting at the bottom in the Eastern Division with a record of 2-6-2-1. The River Rats went 4-0-0-0 against the Devils last year, including two victories in overtime. Albany fell to the Hershey Bears, 3-0 on Friday and was defeated by the Providence Bruins in a 4-3 overtime decision on Saturday.

Leaders for Lowell

Goals: Patrick Davis, Matt Halischuk (5)

Assists: Tyler Eckford (7)

Points: Pascal Rheaume (10)

PIM: Brad Mills (42)

Plus/Minus: Pascal Rheaume (+4)

Wins: Scott Clemmensen (4)

G.A.A: Jeff Frazee (2.69)

Save %: Jeff Frazee (.911)

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