Sharks Top Devils, 3-2
Published on January 21, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Lowell, MA - Two third period goals carried the Worcester Sharks (20-16-1-6) to a 3-2 victory over the Lowell Devils (19-20-3-1) Sunday evening at the Tsongas Arena.
The Devils and Sharks skated to a scoreless first period. The clubs only managed a combined 15 shots on goal amid strong defensive play. Worcester and Lowell have had a low-scoring series this season, with just 33 combined goals in the first six games. Frank Doyle got the start in net for the Devils, and Dmitri Patzold manned the crease for the Sharks.
Lowell drew first blood in the second stanza. Stephen Gionta scored for the second straight game at 13:03, redirecting a shot from Mike Mottau past Patzold to make it 1-0. The Sharks bounced right back, however, tying the game just 38 seconds later. Graham Mink tied it up with his 10th of the season. Four of his tallies this year have come in the last three meetings with the Devils. Lowell outshot the Sharks 17-9 in the period.
In the third, Worcester jumped in front by a pair. Riley Armstrong (13th) and Josh Prudden (2nd) lit the lamp at 1:41 and 9:23, respectively, of the final frame, as the Sharks piled up 21 shots on goal in the period. Andy Greene, in his first game back from New Jersey, put the Devils within a goal in the final minutes, but it's as close as Lowell could get. Worcester outshot the Devils 39-35 in the game.
The Devils travel to Springfield on Friday night but return home on Saturday, January 27th to host the Portland Pirates. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Lowell is 1-2-0-0 against the Pirates this season, and Saturday's game is the first meeting between the two since November 24th.
All Devils games, home and away, can be heard on WCAP 980AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston, or online through B2 Networks on www.lowelldevilshockey.com. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the D! evils office at (978) 458-PUCK.
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