![Cleveland Monsters](https://www.oursportscentral.com/graphics/teams/resized/ahl_cleveland_monsters23-200.png)
Monsters Battle to Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Penguins
April 5, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Cleveland Monsters fell in overtime to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3-2 on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. With the overtime loss, the Monsters are now 35-23-5-3 and are currently in second place in the AHL's North Division standings.
The Penguins scored the only goal of the first period from Evan Vierling at 11:16 leaving the Monsters trailing 1-0 after 20 minutes of play. Roman Ahcan deflected a shot from Jake Christiansen at 2:10 of the middle frame with a secondary assist from Owen Sillinger sending Cleveland to the final intermission tied 1-1. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Avery Hayes recorded a tally at 6:09 of the third period, but Stanislav Svozil responded with a marker at 19:00 off helpers from Ahcan and Stefan Matteau to force overtime. Just 35 seconds into the extra frame, the Penguins claimed the game after a goal from Radim Zohorna bringing the final score to 3-2.
Cleveland's Pavel Cajan stopped 29 shots in defeat while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Joel Blomqvist made 28 saves for the win.
The Monsters conclude their road trip when they visit the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday, April 6, at 7:05 p.m. at PPL Arena. Follow the games with full coverage on FOX Sports 1350 'The Gambler', AHLTV and the Monsters Hockey Network.
Stay up to date on all Monsters news with the Monsters Mobile App presented by University Hospitals available to download at the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Be sure to follow the Monsters on X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Scoring:
1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Final CLE 0 1 1 0 - 2 WBS 1 0 1 1 - 3
Shots/Special Teams:
Shots PP PK PIM CLE 30 0/5 5/5 10 min / 5 inf WBS 32 0/5 5/5 10 min / 5 inf
Goaltenders:
Goaltender Outcome Saves GA Record CLE Cajan OT 29 3 6-7-4 WBS Blomqvist W 28 2 23-10-6 Cleveland Record: 35-23-5-3, 2nd North Division Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Record: 34-22-8-1, 3rd Atlantic Division
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from April 5, 2024
- Bears Explode For 7-2 Win Over Wild - Hershey Bears
- Sebastian Cossa Blanks Rockford in 3-0 Victory - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Frank's Hat Trick Propels Hershey to 7-2 Win Over Iowa - Iowa Wild
- Unified and Victorious Phantoms Kickstart Weekend - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Mandolese Earns First AHL Shutout as B-Sens Blank T-Birds 3-0 at CAA Arena - Belleville Senators
- Penguins Clinch Playoffs with Zohorna's OT Winner - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- IceHogs Blanked in Grand Rapids - Rockford IceHogs
- Monsters Battle to Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Penguins - Cleveland Monsters
- Checkers Clinch Spot in 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs - Charlotte Checkers
- T-Birds Shut Down by Mandolese & Senators - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Anaheim Ducks Recall Alex Stalock from San Diego - San Diego Gulls
- Bojangles Game Preview: April 6 vs. Hartford - Charlotte Checkers
- P-Bruins Fall to Phantoms in Overtime - Providence Bruins
- Crunch Rally Past Rocket, 3-1 - Syracuse Crunch
- Eagles Transactions --- Defenseman Garrett Pyke Joins Colorado Eagles - Colorado Eagles
- CLEVELAND MONSTERS: Monsters Announce Three Roster Moves - Cleveland Monsters
- Syracuse Crunch Partner with Quadrant Laboratories for Autism Awareness Night April 12 - Syracuse Crunch
- Admirals to Host Autism Acceptance Night - Milwaukee Admirals
- Stillman Undergoes Successful Season-Ending Surgery on Lower-Body Injury - Rochester Americans
- Syracuse Crunch to Hold Mental Wellness Night April 13 - Syracuse Crunch
- Anaheim Ducks Recall Nikita Nesterenko from San Diego - San Diego Gulls
- Riese Gaber Joins Checkers on ATO, Signs Two-Year AHL Deal for Next Season - Charlotte Checkers
- Capitals Recall Phillips from Hershey - Hershey Bears
- Voting Now Open for 2023.24 Abbotsford Canucks Team Awards - Abbotsford Canucks
- Game Day: A Battle in Bakersfield - Calgary Wranglers
- Monsters Sign Goaltender Blake Pietila to Amateur Tryout Contract - Cleveland Monsters
- Dallas Stars Recall Forward Mavrik Bourque from Texas - Texas Stars
- Game Preview: Iowa Wild vs. Hershey Bears - Iowa Wild
- Moose Sign Defenceman Dylan Anhorn - Manitoba Moose
- Game Preview: Bears at Wild, 8 p.m. - Hershey Bears
- Game Preview: Condors v Wranglers, 7 p.m. - Bakersfield Condors
- Firebirds Net Three in the Third Period to Down Barracuda - Coachella Valley Firebirds
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Cleveland Monsters Stories
- Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media Join Forces to Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Mini Monsters Learn to Play Program Coming to Winterhurst Ice Arena
- Monsters Sign Forward Curtis Hall to AHL Contract for 2024-25 Season
- Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Goaltender Jet Greaves to Two-Year Contract Through 2025-26
- Cleveland Monsters Announce 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule Presented by SeatGeek
![Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew](https://www.oursportscentral.com/graphics/sc_400w_tag.png)
![OurSports Central](https://www.oursportscentral.com/assets/img/footer-logo-latest.png)