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Sharks Top Providence, 1-0, To Even Series at Two
May 9, 2009
Worcester Sharks vs. Providence Bruins
Game 4 of best of seven Atlantic Division Finals Series
Series Tied, 2-2
DCU Center – Worcester, MA
May 9, 2009
Sharks Top Providence, 1-0, To Even Series at Two
Thomas Greiss records his third career shutout in the win.
WORCESTER, MA – An early goal by Tom Cavanagh and strong goaltending from Thomas Greiss was all that the Sharks would need as they knotted the Atlantic Division Finals Series at two with a thrilling 1-0 win inside a loud DCU Center on Saturday evening.
Greiss’ shutout was the third of his career, all in his last 11 games. This came after 146 professional appearances without a shutout.
The Sharks found the back of the net on their first shot of the game to take a 1-0 lead only 4:41 into the first period. Breaking into the offensive zone, Cavanagh made a pass to Patrick Traverse on the left wing side. The puck got away, but Traverse corralled it along the boards and gave it back to Cavanagh in the right wing circle, who beat Providence goalie Tuukka Rask high to the glove side. Riley Armstrong was credited with the other assist on the play.
Providence’s best first period chance came when a Martin St. Pierre shot got behind Greiss, but hit the post just over seven minutes into the contest.
Worcester continued to control play in the first, but was unable to beat Rask another time. The Sharks held the 14-2 shot advantage after 20 minutes while hitting two posts of their own.
Action heated up at 12:11 of the second period with a huge scrum, leading to 40 combined minutes of penalties. It all started when Dan DaSilva and Brad Marchand mixed things up. Then, well after the play, Jamie McGinn dropped the gloves against Game 3’s nemesis Vladimir Sobotka. Brett Westgarth and Providence’s Adam McQuaid each received 10 minute misconducts as well.
Greiss stood on his head in the third period, stopping a Providence onslaught dead in its tracks to hold on for the victory. The Bruins outshot the Sharks, 13-3 in the final stanza.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Rask (26 saves, 1 GA) (2) Cavanagh (goal) (1) Greiss (26 saves, 0 GA) …Attendance was announced 3,019… Thomas Greiss made 26 saves in net for Worcester… Tuukka Rask made 26 saves in net for Providence … The Sharks went 0/4 on the power play while the Bruins went 0/5… Thomas Greiss made his 26h straight start in net.
The Sharks head to Providence for Game 5 on Monday, May 11 for a 7:05 p.m. opening faceoff. Worcester returns home for Game 6 on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS. The seven game series is scheduled as follows.
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PROVIDENCE vs. WORCESTER
Round 2 of Calder Cup Playoffs (1-1-1-1-1-1-1 Format)
Series Tied, 2-2
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Game 1
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Tue., April 28
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SHARKS at Bruins
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3-2OTL
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Game 2
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Wed., May 6
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Bruins at SHARKS
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4-2 L
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Game 3
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Fri., May 8
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SHARKS at Bruins
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5-3 W
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Game 4
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Sat., May 9
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Bruins at SHARKS
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1-0 W
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Game 5
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Mon., May 11
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SHARKS at Bruins
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7:05 p.m.
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*Game 6
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Wed., May 13
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Bruins at SHARKS
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7:05 p.m. (Game F)
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*Game 7
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Thur., May 14
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SHARKS at Bruins
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7:05 p.m.
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Tickets for home playoff game F are currently on sale to the general public. Single-game playoff ticket prices are $18.25, $15.25, and 11.75, reflecting a league-wide increase of $1 over regular season prices.
In addition, fans may purchase a variety of Playoff ticket packages:
· Family Fun Pack – 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for just $65 ($16.25 per extra person).
· Playoff Fun Pack – 4 flex vouchers and either 1 signed Sharks stick or 4 Sharks camouflage hats for $66 (16.50 per extra person).
The Sharks reduced their 2009-10 season ticket prices and they are on sale now! Playoff tickets are also on sale. Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.
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