Rush Best Steelheads in a Shootout, 4-3
November 13, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
(RAPID CITY, S.D.) - Ilya Nikolaev scored twice, Keanu Yamamoto had two assists and Daniil Chechelev made 38 saves as the Rapid City Rush beat the Idaho Steelheads in a shootout 4-3 on Saturday night at The Monument Ice Arena.
Early in the first period, Yamamoto dug a puck from below the goal line and sent a pass toward Nikolaev at the front of the net. Nikolaev gained possession and flipped the shot past Remi Poirier as he tumbled to the ice, putting the Rush on top.
Just 38 seconds later, the Rush struck again when Ryan Zuhlsdorf took a shot from the blue line that Poirier blocked. But Nikolaev controlled the rebound and stuffed it home, extending the Rush lead to 2-0.
Idaho answered with a goal in the final seconds of the first period from Jordan Kawaguchi. They then tied the game in the second period when Ty Pelton-Byce finished on the doorstep.
Rapid City regained the lead in the third just after a power play expired. Colton Leiter took a shot from the blue line that Max Coatta deflected with his stick. The puck ricocheted over Poirier's shoulder and the Rush went ahead, 3-2.
Idaho tied it later in the third, however, with a power play strike from Pelton-Byce that eventually forced overtime. Following a scoreless overtime that saw the Rush outshoot the Steelheads, 7-2, the game progressed to a shootout.
Nikolaev went first for the Rush and slid a shot through Poirier's five hole. Each goaltender then stopped the next two chances before A.J. White converted for Idaho in the third round. Alex Aleardi answered with a dazzling goal in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Rush the lead again. And Chechelev stoned Ryan Dmowski on Idaho's final chance, cementing the 4-3 Rapid City victory.
Nikolaev's two goals were the first two of his professional career, Chechelev matched a season-high with 38 saves and Yamamoto recorded his first career multi-point game. The Rush improved to 4-6-0-0 in the win while Idaho fell to 7-2-0-1.
Rapid City will now hit the road for three games in Tulsa against the Oilers. It begins on Thursday morning, puck drop is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. CT at the BOK Center.
ECHL Stories from November 13, 2022
- Thunder Saddles Mavericks with Huge Second Period - Wichita Thunder
- Blades with a Comeback Win in Greenville - Florida Everblades
- An Important Victory for the Lions - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Nailers Run out of Gas in Weekend Finale - Wheeling Nailers
- Florida Nets Three in the Third, Swamp Rabbits Fall in Series Finale - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Shin Lifts Glads over Ghost Pirates with Overtime Winner - Atlanta Gladiators
- K-Wings Fall to Fuel at Home Sunday, 2-1 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Indy Defeats Kalamazoo Wings - Indy Fuel
- Growlers Sweep Admirals with 5-3 Win - Newfoundland Growlers
- ECHL Transactions - November 13 - ECHL
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- The Perfect Opportunity to Bounce Back - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Game Preview: Swamp Rabbits vs Everblades (3:05pm) - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Glads to Honor Nesbitt During Sunday Game - Atlanta Gladiators
- Florida Ready to Rally in Greenville - Florida Everblades
- Americans End Losing Streak - Allen Americans
- 'Clones Fight (Literally) Their Way to Franchise-Best Start - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Wahlin OT Winner Completes Comeback vs. Iowa - Wichita Thunder
- Allen Defeated Utah 4-2 in Series Finale - Utah Grizzlies
- Rush Best Steelheads in a Shootout, 4-3 - Rapid City Rush
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.
