Sharks Shutdown Monarchs in 2-0 win
Published on April 1, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER, MA- The Sharks started an important 3-in-3 weekend with a hard fought 2-0 victory over the second place Manchester Monarchs at the DCU Center Friday night. Combined with a Providence win over the Connecticut Whale, the Sharks are now just two points out of the final guaranteed playoff spot with five games remaining.
John McCarthy scored both goals for Worcester with Brandon Mashinter adding two assists for the multi-point game. Carter Hutton made 27 saves for the shutout and his 11th victory of the season.
The Sharks got on the board first as John McCarthy (5th) put home a rebound on a Sean Sullivan shot at 11:55 just as a Manchester penalty expired. Brandon Mashinter also recorded an assist on the McCarthy goal. Carter Hutton made several big stops to preserve the 1-0 lead, and the Sharks took the one goal lead into the locker room.
Both teams traded odd man rushes and scoring chances in the second, but once again it was Worcester who tallied a goal. John McCarthy (6th, 2nd of game) parked himself on top of the crease and banged home a rebound after Tommy Wingels tried a wrap around at 8:16. Worcester led 2-0 heading into the third period with shots at 17-16 in favor of Manchester.
Worcester played shutdown defense in the third period to seal the victory. Manchester managed late pressure with 2:13 remaining as they went on a power play and pulled goalie Martin Jones to go on a 6-on-4 man advantage. But the Sharks held firm and killed off Joe Loprieno's penalty on their way to a 2-0 win.
The Sharks record is now 35-28-4-8 with 82 points. Worcester has 5 games remaining on their 80 game AHL regular season schedule (2 home, 3 away)
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