Mavericks Defeat Grizzlies 5-1 in Series Opener
West Valley City, Utah – The Utah Grizzlies got a goal from Alex Beaucage 56 second into the contest, but the Kansas City Mavericks responded with 5 unanswered goals as they won 5-1 on a Wednesday night at Maverik Center. With the victory the Mavericks broke a league record for road wins in a single season with 27.
Beaucage got the Grizzlies on the board as he scored from the right win on a diagonal pass from Cole Gallant as Utah took a 1-0 lead 56 seconds in. It’s the first time at home Utah has lost in regulation when scoring first all season as they are now 17-1-1. KC tied it up on a power play goal as Cade Borchardt got his 23rd of the season 16:11 in. The score was tied 1-1 after 1 frame with both teams taking 9 shots.
The Mavericks took a 2-1 lead as Jacob Hayhurst scored unassisted 10:47 into the second period. KC extended their lead as Patrick Curry scored his 36th of the campaign 19:55 into the frame. Mavericks led 3-1 after 2 periods.
Jakob Brahaney scored his first professional goal 6:06 into the third period to extend the KC lead. Mavericks forward Nolan Walker added an empty netter 16:59 in to complete the scoring.
Mavericks goaltender Cale Morris saved 25 of 26 as his record goes to 18-7-2 on the season. Utah’s Will Cranley stopped 30 of 34 in the loss. KC was 1 for 3 on the power play. Utah was 0 for 1.
The series continues on Friday night at 7:10 pm. Tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
- Jacob Hayhurst (KC) – 1 goal, 1 assist, +2, 6 shots.
- Cade Borchardt (KC) – 1 goal, 1 assist, +1, 4 shots.
- Jakob Brahaney (KC) – First pro goal, +2, 3 shots.
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