The Henderson Silver Knights will advance to the semifinals in the Pacific Division after sweeping the San Jose Barracuda in the first round.
The Silver Knights’ 5-1 victory in Game 2 on Friday night sets up a meeting with Colorado in the next round. That series will begin next Friday, May 1, at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson.
Braeden Bowman, Raphael Lavoie, Alexander Holtz, Jeremy Davies again Lucas Johansen called the Knights. Trevor Connellyhis overtime goal won Game 1, dished out two assists, and Carl Lindbom made 26 saves to remain unbeaten in his last 22 decisions (20-0-2).
Egor Afanasyev scored one goal for the Barracuda. Laurent Brossoit turned away 27 of 30 shots.
(Henderson wins series, 2-0)
Game 1 – Wed., Apr. 22 – HENDERSON 5, San Jose 4 (OT)
Game 2 – Friday, April 24 – HENDERSON 5, San Jose 1
