The Hamilton Bulldogs managed a second straight in win in
over-time after a game-winning goal from Louis Leblanc. It was Leblanc’s second
straight game-winning goal and second of the game earning him the first star of
the game.
The first period started with a goal from Nick Tarnasky with
his fourth of the season. Tarnasky would have the lone goal of the period
leaving the Dogs with a one-point edge at the end of 20 minutes.
Early into the second the Dogs would pull ahead to 2-0 as
Leblanc fired in a wrist shot for a short handed goal. It would take around
five minutes for the Americans to answer, with a power play goal from Luke
Adam. Hamilton wasn’t giving up their two point lead that easily as Magnus
Nygren ripped a laser past goaltender Nathan Lieuwen. Nygren’s goal was the
third straight power play goal through out the second period. Rochester started
their come back with 10 left in the second putting in back-to-back goals and
ending the period with a tie.
The third period was loaded with action, but stayed
scoreless sending the Bulldogs into their second straight over time game.
Hamilton would start the extra time on the man-up for 34
seconds. The Bulldogs had tons of opportunity throughout their short power play
but were unable to capitalize. Leblanc found the back of the net just over a
minute left to give the Dogs their second straight win on home ice.
Leblanc had yet to put up any points within the first four
games, and has managed 5 total points within just the past two games; including
two game-winning goals. Leblanc's goal sealed the win 4-3.
Robert Mayer started in net for the Dogs tonight, making a
total of 27 stops to earn himself his first win of the season. Mayer moved to
26th in the league for save percentage with a .919 percentage.
With the win the Bulldogs are now tied for first place in
the Division, with the Marlies, who they take on at home Sunday afternoon in
the second Ontario match up of the season. Their next game is on the road, when
they take on the Utica Comets in a Saturday night contest. The game is
scheduled to start at 7pm.
Hamilton last saw Utica in their last pre-season game, which
was held in Dundas just outside of Hamilton. When the bulldogs managed a
shut-out. The Bulldogs are currently riding a two-game win streak where as the
comets have yet to win a game this season. The Comets last game ended in a
shoot-out as they fell to a 2-1 loss against the Syracuse Crush Friday night.
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