RECAP: DeSmith Records 35-Save Shutout in 2-0 Win over Crunch
November 9, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins rode a strong performance from goaltender Casey DeSmith to blank the Syracuse Crunch, 2-0, on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (7-5-1-1) earned its first shutout of the season thanks to DeSmith, who successfully fought off 35 shots en route to the eighth clean sheet of his pro career.
The Penguins came out and scored the first goal of the game just four minutes into the contest. Stefan Noesen's centering pass bounced off the skate of Andrew Agozzino and in for the opening tally.
Syracuse attempted to shift momentum in its favor in the second period. Despite generating 14 shots in the middle frame, DeSmith did not let anything get past him. One of the Crunch's best chances to light the lamp came while shorthanded, when Ross Colton was given a perfect pass on a two-on-one rush only to be denied by DeSmith at 8:09 of the second period.
DeSmith continued his hot run through the third period, turning aside Syracuse skaters on several other odd-man scoring opportunities.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton notched an insurance marker at 12:35 of the third period with a shorthanded goal by Zach Trotman. Trotman unloaded a slap shot from the blue line that found its way past Spencer Martin, and put the Penguins up, 2-0.
DeSmith was peppered with shots until the final seconds of the third period, but he and the rest of his teammates were able to hang on for the win. In fact, the Penguins' penalty kill went a perfect six-for-six against the Crunch power play that entered the game third overall in the American Hockey League.
Martin recorded 20 saves on 22 shots faced while manning the pipes for Syracuse.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's next game is Wednesday, Nov. 13 against the Hershey Bears. Puck drop between the Penguins and Bears is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
Individual tickets to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton home games are on sale now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza box office, Ticketmaster.com, or by contacting the Penguins offices at (570) 208-7367. Season ticket packages for the Penguins' 2019-20 regular season, including Full Season, 22-game, 12-game, Flexbook and Premium Seating plans, are available by reaching out to the Penguins directly at (570) 208-7367.
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