The Lehigh Valley Phantoms bounced back in Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, defeating the Hershey Bears 3-1 at Giant Center. The game was defined by special teams, with the Phantoms scoring two shorthanded goals to even the series. The Phantoms evened the series 1-1, heading into Game 3 on May 4 in Allentown.
First Period
A defensive battle with neither team finding the net.
Hershey controlled possession, outshooting Lehigh Valley 8-5.
Both teams played physically, with Garrett Wilson (Phantoms) and Ivan Miroshnichenko (Bears) receiving roughing penalties at 7:09.
Second Period
Anthony Richard (Phantoms) broke the deadlock at 18:41, assisted by Nikita Grebenkin and Helge Grans.
The Phantoms maintained their defensive structure, with Parker Gahagen stopping all 13 Hershey shots.
A major turning point occurred at 4:49, when Garrett Wilson (Phantoms) received a five-minute major and game misconduct for boarding Hershey’s Nicky Leivermann. Hershey failed to capitalize on the extended power play.
Third Period
Zayde Wisdom (Phantoms) scored two shorthanded goals, first at 2:05 (assisted by Jacob Gaucher and Adam Ginning) and again at 6:34 (assisted by Elliot Desnoyers and Helge Grans).
Alex Limoges (Bears) responded with a power-play goal at 2:50, assisted by Ivan Miroshnichenko.
The Bears pushed hard but couldn’t overcome the Phantoms’ strong penalty kill.
Player Stats
Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Parker Gahagen (G): 19 saves on 20 shots.
Zayde Wisdom (F): 2 goals, both shorthanded.
Anthony Richard (F): 1 goal.
Helge Grans (D): 2 assists.
Hershey Bears
Hunter Shepard (G): 12 saves on 15 shots.
Alex Limoges (F): 1 goal.
Ivan Miroshnichenko (F): 1 assist.
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