Wildcats knock off first place Islanders
In their first meeting this season, the Wildcats served notice they will be contenders in the Eastern Conference.
The Cats stopped Charlottetown 4-2 before 2,800 fans at Eastlink Centre on Friday night. Specialty teams led the way with powerplay goals from Gabe Smith, his first of the season and Niko Tournas, his team-leading 9th goal. Preston Lounsbury provided a dazzling shorthanded breakaway goal at 13.38 of the second period that stood as the game winner.
Alex Mercier found the empty net, assisted by Lounsbury, at 19.15 of the third – his 6th of the season.
Defenseman Tommy Bleyl also contributed two assists. Rudy Guimond made 30 stops for Second Star honours.
The win lifts Moncton’s record to 6-3-2-0 and four wins in the last six games.
THREE STARS:
⭐️ #86 NIKO TOURNAS (1G, 1A)
⭐️⭐️ #25 RUDY GUIMOND (30 Saves)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marcus Kearsey, CHA (1, 1A)
The Cats host the division-rival Halifax Mooseheads Sunday at 3pm at the Avenir Centre.
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Article by Marty Kingston
Photo: Mike Bernard
