Müller hat-trick powers Cats to victory over Moose
Miles Müller did all the scoring as the Wildcats defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 3-2 before a big crowd of 6,200 fans at Avenir Centre on Saturday night.
Müller reached the 30-goal plateau, with a goal in each period, helping the Cats end a short 2-game losing streak.
Goaltender Jacob Steinman was outstanding in goal, with key saves late in the third period with Halifax on a 6-on-4 powerplay + powerplay advantage. The Wildcats fired 34 shots at Mathis Rousseau. More importantly, the win gives Moncton a 4-point lead on Cape Breton, Rimouski and Chicoutimi in the Eastern Conference race for third place and home ice advantage.
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The Wildcats have four games remaining — starting with Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day battle against Cape Breton. The Eagles downed Moncton 4-1 Thursday night and they’ve won six straight games, including Saturday in Bathurst, 8-6 over the Titan. Next week, the Cats have road action in Saint John Wednesday night, in Bathurst Friday at 7pm and the final regular season home game with ‘Fan Appreciation Day’, Saturday, March 23rd at 4pm against the Titan.
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Article by Marty Kingston
