Sunday, March 16, 2008
LOWELL, MA - For just the second time in nine meetings this season, the Lowell Devils were defeated by the Manchester Monarchs, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at the Tsongas Arena. Though the last three games of the season-series – all won by the Devils – had been high-scoring affairs, this contest quickly turned into a goaltending duel between Lowell’s Dave Caruso and Manchester’s Jonathan Quick. The first two periods went without a goal by either team, but the Monarchs were able to finally break the scoreless tie 1:52 into the third. After the Devils failed to clear their zone, Manchester defenseman Troy Milam sauced a puck from the blueline that changed direction twice before diving down past Caruso. The would be the only offense the Monarchs would need as Jonathan Quick earned the shutout with his 27-save performance. Caruso went on to stop 26-of-27 for Lowell in the loss. The contest featured only one penalty called, a hooking minor to Brian Boyle that resulted in a first period man-advantage for the Devils. Both of Manchester’s wins against the Devils season have been shutouts, the last coming on a 4-0 decision on January 25 at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Lowell had outscored the Monarchs 16-7 in their three previous meetings. The Devils hit the road for their longest trip of the season – a six-day stretch that will see them play four games. The action begins on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:05 p.m. against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Devils go on to play two against the Norfolk Admirals on March 21 and March 22 before wrapping up the trip on Sunday, March 23 versus the Hershey Bears. Listen to all of the Devils’ action on WCAP-980AM with Ryan Johnston bringing you all of the pl! ay-by-play. The Devils return home for Dollar Dawg Night on Wednesday, March 26 to battle the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at just $10. Call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK for more information or visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com - devils - |
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