On a night where the offence was scarce, the Belleville Senators' power play and a 41-save performance from Kevin Mandolese were the difference-makers in the 1-0 shootout victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Mandolese was a wall in the net for the Senators, making 41 saves in the process.
"Unbelievable save," Senators coach Troy Mann said of Mandolese's performance. "He's been making big saves all night, but that one was special. He's been one of the reasons we're still in this thing."
The Senators' power play, however, was the key to the game. With one goal in three chances, it was a difference-maker in a game where the offence was scarce.
Belleville's lone goal came in the second period from Rob Cribal at 6:12 of the frame.
It was a night where the Senators' offence was not clicking, but the team still managed to grind out a 1-0 shootout victory over the Phantoms.
Author's Summary: The Belleville Senators' power play and a 41-save performance from Kevin Mandolese were the difference-makers in the 1-0 shootout victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The Senators' offence was scarce, but the team still managed to grind out a thrilling win.