DIPIETRO, KEYSER COMBINE FOR SHUTOUT WIN IN PRESEASON OPENER
Oct 6, 2023Springfield, MA - Goaltenders Michael DiPietro and Kyle Keyser combined for a 31 save shutout as the Providence Bruins routed the Springfield Thunderbirds 5-0 in the first game of the preseason on Friday night at the MassMutual Center. Forwards Cole Dubinsky and Brooklyn Kalmikov each tallied a goal and an assist a piece, while defenseman Alec Regula recorded two assists.
How It Happened
- 3:12 into the second period, Kalmikov rushed the puck up the right wing on a 2-on-1 and fired a wrist shot that snuck under the goaltender’s arm, giving the P-Bruins a 1-0 lead.
- From above the blue paint, John Farinacci converted on a feed from the right-side boards, extending the Providence lead to 2-0 with 13:55 left in the second period. Brett Harrison and Kalmikov were credited with assists.
- Owen Pederson wristed a shot top shelf from the hash marks, giving the Bruins a 3-0 lead with 12:33 to play in the second period. Dubinsky and Regula received assists on the tally.
- 3:04 into the third period, Dubinsky extended the P-Bruins lead to 4-0 after collecting a rebound by the left post and flipping it above the goaltender’s shoulder. Gabriel Chicoine and Ethan Ritchie were credited with the assists.
- Vincent Arseneau redirected a Frederic Brunet shot from the point through the goaltender’s legs, giving Providence a 5-0 lead with 13:36 left in the third period. Regula received an assist as well.
Stats
- DiPietro stopped all 14 shots faced in just over 30 minutes of play. Keyser stopped all 17 shots he faced in just under 30 minutes of play. The P-Bruins totaled 41 shots.
- The Providence power play went 0-for-4, and the penalty kill was 2-for-2.
Up Next
The Providence Bruins host the Springfield Thunderbirds in their final preseason contest on Saturday, October 7 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 7 P.M.
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