Last weekend, the Providence Bruins achieved notable results in their two home games against the Utica Comets and Laval Rocket. Current standings show the Bruins at 12 wins and 2 losses, with no overtime losses.
Providence Bruins’ Weekend Summary
- Matchup Against Utica Comets: Bruins won 3-2 in overtime.
- Matchup Against Laval Rocket: Bruins lost 2-0.
The Bruins celebrated their third consecutive overtime victory against the Comets, marking their fifth win in a row. However, they faced a setback against Laval, suffering only their second defeat of the season.
Player Highlights
Dans Locmelis, a forward from Jelgava, Latvia, was pivotal in the overtime win, scoring twice, including a crucial shorthanded goal. He capped the game by netting the overtime winner just nine seconds before the final buzzer. So far, Locmelis has recorded five goals and three assists across 14 games this season.
Goaltender Performance
Michael DiPietro, the Bruins’ goaltender, was a standout performer during these matchups. He saved 51 out of 54 shots in his two games. In the overtime victory against Hartford, DiPietro made 26 saves, including a significant stop in the critical moments that led to the game-winning goal.
- Performance against Laval Rocket: Stopped 25 of 26 shots.
- Current AHL Rankings:
- Fourth in save percentage: .932
- Sixth in goals against average: 1.99
Simon Zajicek, DiPietro’s goaltending partner, also showcased impressive skills. He holds a remarkable second position in the AHL with a 1.65 goals against average, along with the top spot in save percentage at .943. In the match against the Comets, he successfully saved 34 of 36 shots.
The Providence Bruins continue to impress in this season, showing strong performances from both their forwards and goaltenders as they maintain their competitive edge in the AHL.
