Checkers Blank P-Bruins In Game 2 Sunday, Charlotte Takes 2-0 Series Lead

Providence Bruins Press Release

Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins fell to the Charlotte Checkers 2-0 in game two of the Atlantic Division Semifinals on Sunday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Charlotte leads the best-of-five series 2-0.

How It Happened

• Wilmer Skoog scored off his body on a rebound at the right post to give the Checkers a 1-0 lead with 17:50 remaining in the second period.
• The puck redirected off Ben Steeve’s skate in the slot and across the goal line, extending the Charlotte lead to 2-0 with 11:14 to play in the second frame.

Stats

• Goaltender Michael DiPietro stopped 27 of 29 shots. The P-Bruins totaled 32 shots.
• The power play went 0-for-5 and the penalty kill was 5-for-5.
• Charlotte leads the series 2-0.

Up Next

The Providence Bruins travel to the Charlotte Checkers for game three of the best-of-five second round series on Wednesday, May 7 at Bojangles Coliseum. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.