P-BRUINS FALL TO WOLF PACK

Nov 16, 2024

Hartford, CT - Forward Vinni Lettieri posted a goal and an assist as the Providence Bruins fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-2 on Saturday night at the XL Center. Marc McLaughlin netted his fourth goal in as many games. Matthew Poitras recorded his first American Hockey League point. 

 

How It Happened

• Blake Hillman fired a slapshot from the top of the slot that beat the goaltender on the glove side, giving the Wolf Pack a 1-0 lead 5:02 into the first period. 
• While on the power play, Ian Mitchell’s wrist shot from the point was deflected into the back of the net by Lettieri in the slot, tying the game at 1-1 with 11:46 remaining in the first period. Poitras received a secondary assist. 
• Casey Fitzgerald’s one-timer from the top of the right circle found the upper-left corner of the net, giving the Wolf Pack a 2-1 lead with 14:18 to play in the third frame. 
• Connor Mackey caught a pass cutting down the slot and snapped a shot past the glove of the goaltender, extending the Hartford lead to 3-1 with 11:45 left in the third period.
• McLaughlin wrapped the puck around the net and spun a shot through the crease that beat the goaltender between the legs, cutting the Wolf Pack lead to 3-2 with 3:48 remaining in the third period. 
• Just 23 seconds after the Providence tally, Matt Rempe found the back of the net on a 2-on-1, giving the Wolf Pack a 4-2 lead.  

 

Stats 

• McLaughlin extended his goal streak to four games. 
• Lettieri netted his team leading eighth goal of the season. 
• Poitras recorded his first American Hockey League point. 
• Goaltender Brandon Bussi stopped 21 of the 25 shots he faced. The P-Bruins totaled 34 shots.
• The power play went 1-for-5 and the penalty kill was 2-for-2.
• The Providence Bruins fall to 6-7-1-0.

 

Up Next

The Providence Bruins host the Cleveland Monsters on Sunday, November 17 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 3:05 p.m.