The Moose faced a tough challenge on Saturday, allowing a comeback OT win to a Wild team languishing at the bottom of the AHL Central Division. With a rematch against Iowa looming, they were eager to avoid a sweep.
Lineup News:
Amidst the hockey buzz from Milan, the Jets made a key move by loaning goalie Domenic DiVincentiis back to their AHL affiliate. Meanwhile, Jets prospect Colby Barlow was sidelined with a day-to-day injury, keeping him out of the lineup.
Moose Lineup:
- Shaw - Gustafsson - Di Giuseppe
- JAD - Zhilkin - Fagemo
- Wagner - Ford - Chibrikov
- Julien - Yager - Lambert
Defense:
- Sautner - Bauer
- Phillips - Barteaux
- Anhorn - Clague
Goalie:
- DiVincentiis
Notable Milestone:
Tyrel Bauer hit a significant milestone, playing his 200th AHL game. The Cochrane, Alberta native is a cornerstone for the Moose and has truly embraced his role in Manitoba. A call-up to the NHL with Winnipeg seems imminent and well-deserved.
Game Recap:
The Moose had a promising start, with Kale Clague netting his 8th goal just 1:32 into the game. Unfortunately, that was the high point for the home team.
They conceded five unanswered goals, falling 5-1 to a Wild squad struggling this season. Despite their position at the bottom of the Central, the Wild managed to pull off a convincing win.
This loss means the Moose missed a chance to close the gap on the Stars, remaining one point behind for 3rd place in the Central. However, they still hold four games in hand.
Multi-point Game:
No players achieved multi-point performances in this matchup.
Post-Game Notes:
The team is taking a break today, regrouping after a challenging series.