P-BRUINS FORCE OVERTIME LATE, BEAT AMERKS, 3-2
Feb 11, 2022PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Chris Wagner forced overtime late in the third period with his eighth goal of the season before Justin Brazeau and Jesper Froden both scored in the shootout to give the Providence Bruins a 3-2 win over the Rochester Americans on Friday night. Troy Grosenick got the start in goal and made 24 saves while helping the P-Bruins to a four-for-four night on the penalty kill.
STATS
- Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season and also scored in the shootout. He has recorded eight points (6G, 2A) in 18 games this season.
- Victor Berglund picked up the primary assist on Brazeau’s goal. He has recorded four assists in his last seven games.
- Chris Wagner scored a goal with 1:38 remaining in the third period to force overtime with Grosenick pulled for a sixth attacker. Wagner has 13 points (8G, 5A) in 31 games this season.
- Samuel Asselin, Blake Hillman, and Joona Koppanen each recorded one assist.
- Troy Grosenick got the start in goal and recorded 24 saves. Through 15 appearances this season, he has a 2.45 GAA and .912 SV%.
NEXT GAME
- The P-Bruins will travel to Springfield, Massachusetts, and take on the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday, February 12 at MassMutual Center. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.