LETTIERI, DIPIETRO HELP P-BRUINS EVEN SERIES AGAINST THUNDERBIRDS
Apr 25, 2025Springfield, MA - Forward Vinni Lettieri netted the game’s lone goal 1:14 into overtime, while goaltender Michael DiPietrostopped all 24 shots faced to help the Providence Bruins to a 1-0 overtime victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds in game two of the best-of-three first round series on Friday night at the MassMutual Center. Michael Callahan and Riley Tufterecorded assists on the winning goal. Providence evened the series at 1-1.
How It Happened
- Tufte zipped a pass to Callahan at the top of the slot, where he fired a shot that rebounded out to Lettieri above the crease, before he backhanded the puck across the goal line, giving the P-Bruins the 1-0 victory 1:14 into the extra frame.
Stats
- This was Providence’s first ever 1-0 overtime playoff victory.
- DiPietro stopped 24 of 24 shots. The P-Bruins totaled 25 shots.
- The power play went 0-for-2 and the penalty kill was 4-for-4.
- The series is tied 1-1.
Up Next
The Providence Bruins host the Springfield Thunderbirds for game three of the best-of-three first round Calder Cup Playoffs series on Sunday, April 27 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 3:05 p.m.
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