Quebec's Halak made 41 saves in Game 1 win over TimberwolvesSPACE
Thunder Bay, Ont.- The opening game of the playoffs for the Thunder Bay Timberwolves was as advertised according to the club's general manager, Blake Wendt. A 2-1 win for the visiting Quebec Remparts. Led by solid defense and even more solidified goaltending from Jaroslav Halak [pictured] who made 41 saves in the victory. Including stopping all 19 shots faced in the third period.
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"We did what we could," remarked Wendt after the game. "We didn't let up, and in fact got stronger as the game progressed. But when you face a goaltender that is zoned in like that, there's not much more you can do. I'm pleased with our effort, but obviously not the end result. Credit their guys for getting the job done and big props to Halak. We'll continue what we're doing to break through him. Eventually we'll get our chances.
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The Remparts were led in offense by their top line. Antoine Vermette and Lee Stempniak notched a goal and an assist each and Radim Vrbata helped with an assist. Dan Boyle also got a point with an assist on Vermette's goal.
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"We keyed in on their #1 line, and they still got the job done," said Timberwolves captain, Keith Ballard. "Their shots were limited [only 21 reached Henrik Lundqvist], but they were good shots and obviously two of them snuck through. We have to get better quality shots on their guy. Because we're getting them. These guys are giving us room. We have to take advantage of that."
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Game 2 is on Thursday back at Canadian National Gardens in Thunder Bay.
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3-STARS
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*Jaroslav Halak [QUE] - 1 goal against and 41 saves in win
**Lee Stempniak [QUE] - Game-winning goal and an assist
***Antoine Vermette [QUE] - 1 goal and an assist
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