Devils Lose In Shootout

by Kevin Zalaznik // 1.19.2013 // Recap

SPRINGFIELD, MA – After two goals during the first nine minutes of play, the Albany Devils and the Springfield Falcons didn’t score again, forcing overtime and a shootout. In the end, Springfield’s Wade MacLeod fourth round goal lifted his team to a 2-1 victory Saturday at MassMutual Center.

Despite the loss, the Devils still earned a point for the seventh time in the last 10 games (6-3-0-1). Overall Albany, which owned a 36-25 shot advantage, moves to 15-13-1-7, while Springfield improves to 23-9-3-3.

Eric Gelinas and Springfield’s Nick Drazenovic were responsible for the regulation goals. Gelinas’ fourth tally came after Drazenovic scored on a power-play at 7:10. Less than two minutes later, Gelinas wound-up for a bomb from the top of the right circle for a 5-on-3 power-play tally at 8:56.

Joe Whitney and Mike Sislo had the assists, extending points streaks for all three individuals involved. Gelinas streak goes to four games with two goals and three assists, while Whitney and Sislo’s move to three. Whitney has three goals and two assists during the span and Sislo has four helpers.

In the shootout, Phil DeSimone scored during the second round after Springfield’s Sean (B.) Collins gave his team an early advantage in the first. Before MacLeod’s deciding marker, Gelinas dinged a shot off the crossbar and wide.

Between the pipes, Jeff Frazee made 23 saves on 24 shots. Springfield’s Paul Dianton had 35 stops on 36 tries.

On Sunday, the Devils host the Adirondack Phantoms for a 4 pm contest at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. The game is available on 104.5 “The Team” ESPN Radio or online at ahllive.com.

Lineup 
Goaltenders: Jeff Frazee, Keith Kinkaid
Defensemen: Brandon Burlon, Eric Gelinas, Dan Kelly, Jay Leach, Corbin McPherson, Alexander Urbom
Forwards: Matt Anderson, Phil DeSimone, Bryan Haczyk, Mike Hoeffel, Chris McKelvie, Harri Pesonen, Tim Sestito, Mike Sislo, Joe Whitney, Darcy Zajac, Kelly Zajac, Steve Zalewski

Scoring
1st Period-1, Springfield, Drazenovic 12 (Erixon, Audy-Marchessault), 7:10 (PP). 2, Albany, Gelinas 4 (Whitney, Sislo), 8:56 (PP). Penalties-Anderson Alb (goaltender interference), 6:16; Goloubef Spr (slashing), 7:37; Howes Spr (holding the stick), 7:37; McPherson Alb (slashing), 12:03; DeSimone Alb (cross-checking), 15:45.
2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Prout Spr (tripping), 3:16; Weber Spr (delay of game), 3:52; Zajac Alb (fighting), 9:05; Helmer Spr (fighting), 9:05; Audy-Marchessault Spr (roughing), 18:26.
3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-McKelvie Alb (goaltender interference), 2:58; Kelly Alb (cross-checking), 8:02; served by MacLeod Spr (bench minor - too many men), 9:13; Goloubef Spr (tripping), 10:02.
OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties
Shootout - Albany 1 (Sislo NG, DeSimone G, Pesonen NG, Gelinas NG, Whitney NG), Springfield 2 (Collins G, Drazenovic NG, Audy-Marchessault NG, MacLeod G).

Albany Devils 1 at Springfield Falcons 2 (SO) - Status: Final SO
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - MassMutual Center

Albany 1 0 0 0 - 1
Springfield 1 0 0 0 - 2

1st Period-1, Springfield, Drazenovic 12 (Erixon, Audy-Marchessault), 7:10 (PP). 2, Albany, Gelinas 4 (Whitney, Sislo), 8:56 (PP). Penalties-Anderson Alb (goaltender interference), 6:16; Goloubef Spr (slashing), 7:37; Howes Spr (holding the stick), 7:37; McPherson Alb (slashing), 12:03; DeSimone Alb (cross-checking), 15:45.

2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Prout Spr (tripping), 3:16; Weber Spr (delay of game), 3:52; Zajac Alb (fighting), 9:05; Helmer Spr (fighting), 9:05; Audy-Marchessault Spr (roughing), 18:26.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-McKelvie Alb (goaltender interference), 2:58; Kelly Alb (cross-checking), 8:02; served by MacLeod Spr (bench minor - too many men), 9:13; Goloubef Spr (tripping), 10:02.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties

Shootout - Albany 1 (Sislo NG, DeSimone G, Pesonen NG, Gelinas NG, Whitney NG), Springfield 2 (Collins G, Drazenovic NG, Audy-Marchessault NG, MacLeod G).
Shots on Goal-Albany 10-12-10-4-0-36. Springfield 14-4-5-1-1-25.
Power Play Opportunities-Albany 1 / 7; Springfield 1 / 5.
Goalies-Albany, Frazee 3-6-4 (24 shots-23 saves). Springfield, Dainton 2-3-1 (36 shots-35 saves).
A-5,484
Referees-Ryan Murphy (5).
Linesmen-Luke Galvin (2), Frank Murphy (29).

by Kevin Zalaznik // 1.19.2013 // Preview 

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Storyline 
Coming off a 4-3 win against the Adirondack Phantoms last night, the Albany Devils travel to the Springfield Falcons for anther Northeast Division outing. The Devils are 2-0-0-0 against the first-place Falcons this season.

Notables 
- Albany is third in the Northeast Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference at 15-13-1-6, including an 8-6-1-2 road record. Springfield is first in the division and second in the conference at 22-9-3-3 (50 pts.), featuring a 10-5-1-3 home mark.

- Brandon Burlon and Mike Sislo both registered a pair of helpers during the team’s win at the Glens Falls Civic Center. For Burlon it was his third two-assist game of the season and second in as many outings. For Sislo, the performance was his first two-assist showing since March. 2, 2012.

- With an assist against Adirondack, Eric Gelinas now has points in seven of the last eight games, producing two goals and six assists.

- The Falcons defeated the Connecticut Whale last night, 4-2, at home. Ryan Craig, Nick Drazenovic, Tim Erixon and Tomas Kubalik each scored. Goaltender Allen York made 24 saves on 26 shots.

- Jonathan Audy-Marchessault leads the Falcons with 41 points and a plus-16 rating. In 37 games, he has produced 16 goals and a team-best 25 assists.

Last Meeting 
Dec. 27, 2012: Albany 4 at Springfield 3 
Four different goal scorers helped the Devils to a 4-3 victory against the Falcons at Mass Mutual Center. Harri Pesonen, Stephen Gionta, Joe Whitney and Steve Zalewski each had goals and Adam Larsson registered a pair of assists. In goal, Keith Kinkaid made 28 saves on 31 shots. For Springfield, Ryan Johansen, Matt Calvert and Cam Atkinsonscored and Curtis McElhinney made 25 stops on 29 attempts.

All-time Series 
All-Time: 24-20-1-3
Home: 11-9-1-3
Away: 13-11-0-0
2012-13: 2-0-0-0

Puck Drop 
The Devils are playing their third game of a seven-game stretch against Northeast Division opponents. Albany is 9-4-0-1 against divisional opponents.