The Providence Bruins and the Utica Comets were tied going into the third, but Providence pulled away for a 5-2 victory in game action on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The Bruins opened strong, right after the puck drop with
scoring 30 seconds.
Johnny Gruden scored in the middle of the second period.
The Bruins took the lead within the first minute when
found the back of the net.
increased the lead to 3-1 with a goal eight minutes later.
also made it 4-1 with a goal four minutes later.
narrowed the gap to 4-2 with a goal one minute later.
Riley Tufte then increased the lead to 5-2 with a goal three minutes later.
Next games:
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Bruins will line up against the Thunderbirds at 6:05 p.m. CST and the Comets will play against the Rocket at 6 p.m. CST.
Scoring:
AHL
6th March 2026
Utica Comets at Providence Bruins
5-2
1st period:
Providence Bruins, 0–1 (0:30) Jake Schmaltz
2nd period:
1–1 (31:41) Johnny Gruden
3rd period:
1–2 (40:52) Georgii Merkulov, 1–3 (48:12) Riley Duran, 1–4 (52:33) Riley Tufte, 2–4 (53:40) Mike Hardman, 2–5 (56:52) Riley Tufte
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