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Monsters Beat Phantoms with Quick 2-1 Overtime Win

February 25, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


Cleveland Monsters celebrate after a goal against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Cleveland Monsters celebrate after a goal against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
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CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2-1 in overtime on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the win, the Monsters are now 16-21-6-3 and are currently in seventh place in the AHL's North Division standings.

Following a scoreless first period, Justin Scott notched a tally at 5:28 of the middle frame with helpers from Robbie Payne and Cole Cassels before Lehigh Valley's Charlie Gerad tied the game at 18:55. Both goaltenders stood tall in the final frame forcing overtime where Trey Fix-Wolansky grabbed the game-winning marker 17 seconds in off feeds from Thomas Schemitsch and Scott securing the 2-1 win for the Monsters.

Cleveland's Cam Johnson made 18 saves for the victory while Lehigh Valley's Kirill Ustimenko made 18 saves in defeat.

The Monsters host a rematch against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday, February 26, for a 1:00 p.m. puck drop at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Follow the game with full coverage on FOX Sports 1350 AM 'The Gambler', AHLTV and the Monsters Hockey Network.

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Scoring:

1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Final

CLE 0 1 0 1 - 2

LHV 0 1 0 0 - 1

Shots/Special Teams:

Shots PP PK PIM

CLE 20 0/4 3/3 6 min / 3 inf

LHV 19 0/3 4/4 8 min / 4 inf

Goaltenders:

Goaltender Outcome Saves GA Record

CLE Johnson W 18 1 3-3-2

LHV Ustimenko OT 18 2 1-3-2

Cleveland Record: 16-21-6-3, 7th North Division

Lehigh Valley Record: 18-19-7-3, 7th Atlantic Division

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