1
0
Merela ends a marathon.
ROC-1
SYR-2 (2OT)
Syracuse Leads the Series 2-1
Brandon Halverson allowed one goal on 34 shots for the OT win in what became an old time goaltending duel. His only blemish was a penalty shot goal and he stopped a 2-on-0 late in the first OT period.
First Period
NO SCORING
Second Period
11:10 SYR Barre-Boulet (1), (Carlile, Myers)
19:05 ROC Rosen (2), (unassisted)(PS)
Third Period
NO SCORING
First Overtime
NO SCORING
Second Overtime
10:18 SYR Merela (1), (Goncalves)
Waltteri Merela and Brandon Halverson were the game’s first and third stars.
Losing goaltender Devon Levi was the second star after turning away a staggering 60 shots on goal. Syracuse outshot Rochester 62-34 in the game and yet the Amerks were just a shot away. Classic playoff drama. Instant classic.
Game Four awaits at home for Syracuse with the opportunity for the Crunch to close out the five game series at home. They’ve dominated the last seven periods of hockey on the shot board and they have momentum. Can they finish the job?
Box score from TheAHL.com.
