WBS Pens shutout Pirates; lead series 1-0

Eric Politowski | WBS "Baby" Penguins

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Series: Penguins (1) – Pirates (0)
 
Summary

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins defeated the Portland Pirates, 2-0 last night. The Penguins have a 1-0 lead on the series and take the ice for game 2 tonight.   

This game started as a goaltending battle as both Penguins goaltender John Curry and Pirates goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin held shutouts until the 3rd period.

With only 7 minutes remaining in the 3rd period, F Dave Gove made a great diving play to put his 2nd goal of the playoffs past Aubin. This would go on to be the eventual game-winning goal.

D Ryan Lannon put in his 1st of the playoffs with an empty net goal, to finish the game 2-0, Penguins.

John Curry was nothing but spectacular as he turned numerous scoring chances away to earn a shutout. Curry stopped all 19 shots he faced.

The Penguins look to take a commanding 2-0 lead, tonight at 7:05 at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza.



 

Scoring Summary
Per. Time Team Goal Assist Assist
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19:47		 WBS
WBS		 Dave Gove (2)
Ryan Lannon (1)		 Wallace Stone


 

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