Trent Miner recorded his third shutout of the season on Wednesday night, pitching Colorado’s 4-0 win over Henderson in Game 3 of their Pacific Division semifinal series at Blue Arena in Loveland.
Now up two games to one in the best-of-five series, the Eagles will look to eliminate the Silver Knights with another win in Game 4 on Saturday.
Miner (4-1) has made 20 saves and now has a 0.94 goals-against average and a .960 save percentage in his three shutouts. He is the first AHL goaltender since Rochester Mika Noronen in 2000 to start the postseason with three shutouts in five starts.
Tristen Nielsen two points, Alex Gagne again Tye Felhaber each adds a goal as well Alex Barré-Boulet got three assists to lead Colorado’s offense.
Henderson, who led the AHL in scoring during the regular season, was held to four goals and 80 shots in 10-plus games in the series.
Carl Lindbom (3-2) turned away 23 of 26 shots against the Silver Knights in Game 3.
(Colorado leads series, 2-1)
Game 1 – Friday, May 1 – Colorado 1, HENDERSON 0
Game 2 – Mon., May 4 – HENDERSON 4, Colorado 3 (2OT)
Game 3 – Wed., May 6 – COLORADO 4, Henderson 0
Game 4 – Sat., May 9 – Henderson at Colorado, 8:05
*Game 5 – Sun., May 10 – Henderson at Colorado, 8:05
*if necessary… All times in Mpumalanga
