Wedgwood Ties Career High; Devils Falter in OT
December 26, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
SYRACUSE, NY -- The Albany Devils came within 1:27 of ending the Syracuse Crunch's nine-game winning streak. Instead Joey Mormina scored the tying goal in regulation and Vladislav Namestnikov netted the winner in overtime for a 3-2 Syracuse win Friday at Onondaga County War Memorial Arena.
Scott Wedgewood tied a career high with 34 saves, including denying Nikita Nesterov on a penalty shot at 11:35 of the second. Offensively, Brandon Burlon netted his third goal of the season and Reid Boucher potted his eighth tally. Additionally, Boucher extended his point streak to five games (4g-2a) and his goal streak to three games.
Mike Blunden scored Syracuse's first tally. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy had 31 stops.
The Devils appeared to be heading to their third win in four games when Boucher gave Albany a 2-1 advantage at 1:27 of the third period. The Devils winger threw the puck from the red line toward the Syracuse goal. The puck deflected off Vasilevskiy's mask and landed in the slot. As Vasilveskiy searched for the puck, Boucher buried it into a gaping net.
Mormina's tying goal came 17 minutes later: Jonathan Marchessault forced a turnover and found Mormina for a one-timer across the slot at 18:33.
Once in overtime, Marchessault setup Namestnikov at 4:16 while playing three-on-three.
The decision moved Albany to 13-10-2-4, while Syracuse improved to 20-7-3-0.
Game Notes
Joe Whitney registered his 100th and 101st career assists -- most in franchise history. He has four points (2g-2a) in as many games ... Scott Wedgewood last made 34 saves on Mar. 10, 2013 against the Adirondack Phantoms in a 3-2 win ... Since Dec. 6, Reid Boucher has registered six points, including four goals and two assists, in six games. He is third on the team with eight goals ... Brandon Burlon has three points, including two goals and an assist, in the last three games ... Joe Faust had the secondary assist on Burlon's goal. The helpers was his second of the season ... Paul Thompson (three games), Reece Scarlett (three games) and Graham Black (two games) had their point streaks halted ... Albany goes to 0-2-1-0 against Syracuse this season.
Next Up
The Devils host the Springfield Falcons at Times Union Center Saturday for a 5 pm game. As part of the "Holiday Special" tickets are just $10 at the Box Office. The game can be streamed online or on mobile devices at ahllive.com.
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