Weekend recap: P-Bruins beat Bridgeport, lose to Hartford

The Providence Bruins had just two games on the weekend, one on Saturday night and one on Sunday afternoon.

They won the Saturday affair, beating Bridgeport 4-1, before ending the weekend with a 2-1 loss to Hartford.

Saturday: 4-1 win over Bridgeport

The Bruins earned themselves a road win on Saturday night with a 4-goal outburst and 31 saves from Maxime Lagace.

The Bruins got goals from 4 different players: recently recalled Joona Koppanen, Brendan Gaunce, Alex Petrovic, and Jack Studnicka. Paul Carey chipped in with 2 assists as well.

The win was Lagace’s 6th of the young season. He’s been excellent overall, with a 6-1-1 record, a GAA of 2.00, and a save percentage of .935.

Sunday: 2-1 loss to Hartford

Unfortunately, the Bruins couldn’t complete the weekend sweep, falling to Hartford at home on Sunday. The Wolf Pack scored a goal in each of the first two periods, and while the Bruins clawed their way back in it with a goal in the third, it wasn’t enough.

Kyle Keyser took the loss, makings 23 saves. Studnicka scored the Bruins’ only goal.

Where we stand

The Bruins are 8-5-2 on the season, good for a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division (with the Springfield Falcons).

1. Paul Carey - 7G, 6A, 13PTS in 15 games
2. Alex Petrovic - 2G, 10A, 12PTS in 15 games
3. Peter Cehlarik - 6G, 4A, 10PTS in 8 games
4. Jack Studnicka - 4G, 6A, 10PTS in 15 games
5. Anders Bjork - 3G, 5A, 8PTS in 7 games

The Bruins will be back in action this afternoon with a Veterans Day matinee at home against Bridgeport.