In a thrilling contest at the MassMutual Center, the Providence Bruins saw their impressive 13-game winning streak come to an end with a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Springfield Thunderbirds. Despite a valiant effort, the P-Bruins couldn't quite complete the comeback.
Game Breakdown
The action kicked off with Providence's Riley Tufte lighting the lamp first. Tufte, showing his knack for finding the net, pounced on his own rebound in the left corner and sent a deft wrist shot past the goalie, securing his team-leading 22nd goal of the season. Patrick Brown and Matej Blumel were instrumental in setting up the play.
Springfield responded with Dillon Dube equalizing the score. Dube found himself in the left circle and, with a flick of his wrist, tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period.
The Thunderbirds then surged ahead. Chris Wagner unleashed a powerful slapshot from the right circle, finding the far post to make it 2-1. Moments later, Jakub Stancl capitalized on a feed from the low slot, extending Springfield’s lead to 3-1.
Providence wasn’t done yet. On the power play, Matthew Poitras collected a rebound and skillfully backhanded it into the top corner, narrowing the gap to 3-2 with just under three minutes remaining. Blumel and Victor Soderstrom contributed with assists, but the clock ran out before Providence could find the equalizer.
Key Stats
- Riley Tufte continued his impressive season with his 22nd goal.
- Goalie Luke Cavallin was solid between the pipes, stopping 30 of the 33 shots he faced.
- The P-Bruins fired 33 shots on goal, showing their offensive persistence.
- The power play unit was effective, going 1-for-4, while the penalty kill was flawless at 3-for-3.
Looking Ahead
The P-Bruins, now holding a 38-9-1-0 record, are set to regroup as they prepare to host the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Fans can catch the action live on AHLTV through FloHockey, where every moment of the season is just a click away.
As the Providence Bruins look to bounce back, they remain a formidable force, and Sunday’s matchup promises more excitement for hockey enthusiasts.