B-Sens return home and win 4-2

11/10/2012 (Updated 11:20:16 PM)

BINGHAMTON -- The Binghamton Senators took and held an early lead this evening against the Norfolk Admirals and came away with a 4-2 victory after six straight games on the road. Shots on goal favored Norfolk, 33-27.

The B-Sens posted three goals in the first while holding Norfolk scoreless. Corey Cowick netted Binghamtons first goal at 3:11 with an assist from Pat Cannone, and minutes later at 7:26, the B-Sens capitalized on a power play chance. Andre Petersson netted the puck with help from Mika Zibanejad and Jakob Silfverberg. The opening period concluded with captain Andre Benoit potting Binghamtons third unanswered goal of the game. Cowick and Silfverberg tallied the assists.

The second period began with a goaltending change for the Admirals as Frederik Andersen replaced starter Igor Bobkov. At 3:15 into the frame, the B-Sens scored their league-leading fifth shorthanded goal of the season off the stick of Derek Grant, assisted by David Dziurzynski and Frederik Claesson. The Admirals managed to get on the board before the periods end on a power play goal scored by Patrick Maroon.

The B-Sens held a three-goal advantage heading into the final period of play until 10:05 when Norfolks Brandon McMillan closed the gap to two. Hampus Lindholm and Mat Clark were credited with the assists. However, Norfolks effort wasnt enough as Binghamton held on for the 4-2 victory.

Robin Lehner started in goal for the B-Sens this evening and stopped 31 of Norfolks 33 shots to earn his fifth win of the season. Bobkov allowed three of Binghamtons 15 first period shots while Andersen stopped 11 of 12 shots throughout the remainder of the game.

The B-Sens have back-to-back home games next weekend as they will host the Adirondack Phantoms on Friday, Nov. 16 and the Rochester Americans on Saturday, Nov. 17. Game times are 7:05 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.

(Courtesy B-Sens)

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