Thursday, March 11, 1999

ALBANY 4, MIGHTY DUCKS 1

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Another third-period disaster

        ALBANY, N.Y. — If the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks hope to contend in the Calder Cup playoffs, they'll need to figure out a way to protect a third-period lead on the road.

        Albany scored three goals in a 1:03 span in the third period to beat the Mighty Ducks, 4-1, Wednesday in the American Hockey League.

        It marked the second straight game the Mighty Ducks have held a 1-0 lead with less than 10 minutes in regulation, but failed to come away with a victory.

        Igor Nikulin scored for the Mighty Ducks (27-30-1-4), who have lost their last three games. Craig Reichert assisted on Nikulin's goal to snap a five-game scoreless streak.

        Cincinnati ....... 0 1 0—1

        Albany ....... 0 0 4—4

        First period: Scoring — None. Penalties: Wren, Cin (high-sticking), 3:47; Pattison, Alb (hooking), 6:13; Trebil, Cin (holding), 12:44; Bertrand, Alb (double-minor, high-sticking), 18:00.

        Second period: Scoring — 1. Cin, Nikulin 15 (Reichert, Banham), 1:55 (ppg). Penalties: None.

        Third period: Scoring — 2. Alb, Brule 25 (Bicek, White), 11:14. 3. Alb, Ruchty 3 (White, Pattison), 11:42. 4. Alb, Williams 32 (Semak, Madden), 12:17. 5. Alb, Williams 33 (Sutton, Madden), 15:03. Penalties: Crowley, Cin (holding), :57; Bertrand, Alb (holding), 15:29;

        Shots on goal: Cincinnati 9-13-6--28. Albany 18-8-15--41. Power play opportunities: Cincinnati 1-for-4. Albany 0-for-3. Goaltenders: Cincinnati, Ram (41 shots, 37 saves; record 10-16-1). Albany, Buzak (28 shots, 27 saves; record 16-12-3). Referee: Tom Kowal. Attendance: 2,610.

       

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