P-Bruins Fall to Hartford Wolf Pack, 4-1
December 28, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
HARTFORD, CT. - Joona Koppanen scored the lone goal for the Providence Bruins on Saturday night as they fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack, 4-1, at XL Center. Jeremy Lauzon and Pavel Shen each collected an assist in the loss. With the defeat, Providence dropped to second place in the Atlantic Division.
1st 2nd 3rd Final
PROVIDENCE 0 1 0 1
HARTFORD 2 2 0 4
JAY LEACH, HEAD COACH
"It wasn't a very good game for us. We played a team that is defensively structured, plays inside and boxes out. We didn't show enough resolve in those areas to get looks at their very good goaltender.
"At the same time, we made mistakes on the other side of things that allowed them to have plenty of opportunities that put as at a disadvantage and caused us to give up goals. It was not a very good outing for us. We've got to figure out how to play a better team, inside game against this group or we won't have success."
JOONA KOPPANEN - ONE GOAL
"I think I feel much more comfortable with my game. I'm just trying to make some plays and shoot more pucks and fortunately some goals have come from that.
"It was a tough game. We had some chances, we just couldn't put the puck in. They just played a much better game than we did. We have to get past this game and practice hard this week. It's a big three games coming up, so we'll need to be ready." JOONA KOPPANEN - ONE GOAL
STATS
- With a goal tonight, Joona Koppanen has now recorded seven goals this season. His previous high for a single season was two. He has also added six assists and has a career-high 13 points this season.
- Pavel Shen collected an assist and has points in two consecutive games after scoring a goal last night. The rookie has recorded three points (2G, 1A) in his last four games.
- Jeremy Lauzon collected the secondary assist on Koppanen's goal and has recorded one assist in two consecutive contests.
NEXT GAME
- The Bruins will return home to Providence, Rhode Island for a rematch with the Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday, January 3 at Dunkin' Donuts Center. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
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