The AHL's top killer team in 2024-25 returned to the game immediately in their first playoff game as Charlotte scored two brief goals in the same free throw early in the first phase and beat Providence 5-1 in the first game of the Atlantic Semifinal Semifinal series on Friday night.
The second game of the Best Series is Sunday night.
During the regular season, checkers ranked first in PK efficiency (86.6%) and short-distance goals (16). Hit 3:33 in the game John Leonard Forced a mistake on his own blue line, raced along the right wing, shot his wrist Michael Dipietro Give Charlotte a 1-0 lead.
After 37 seconds, Justin Sourdif Using another Providence turnover and hit a shot behind Dipietro, bringing the game to the game only 4:22.
Oliver Wahlstrom The first time the brown bear is placed on the board, but Matt Benning,,,,, Ben Steves and CJ Smith Provides insurance marks for checkers, KaapoKähkönen He has stopped 27 shots in 28 playoffs since 2018 with Rauman Lukko at Finnish Liiga.
Dipietro provides Bruins with 24 saves.
(Charlotte's leading series, 1-0)
Game 1 – Friday, May 2 – Charlotte 5, Providence 1
Match 2 – May 4 Suns – Charlotte in Providence, 7:05
Game 3 – Wednesday, May 7 – Providence, Charlotte, 7:00
*Game 4 – Friday, May 9 – Providence in Charlotte, 7:00
*May 11, Game 5 – Sun – Providence in Charlotte, 3:00
*If necessary…all time
