Wolves edge Ducks behind Lehtonen

March 4, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Kari Lehtonen stopped 42 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Karl Stewart and J.P. Vigier scored 1:28 apart in the first period for the Wolves, who won their sixth straight game.

Lehtonen, recognized as the top prospect in the AHL by The Hockey News for a third consecutive season, made 36 saves over the final two periods en route to his 29th victory of the season.

Alexei Smirnov had the lone goal and Frederic Cassivi finished with 25 saves for the Ducks, who lost their second straight game.

The Ducks complete a six-game, five-team homestand Saturday against Utah at 7:35 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens.



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