The Manitoba Moose fell to 3-5-0 after getting swept by the now 8-1-0 Milwaukee Admirals. The Admirals have not lost a game since dropping their season opener.
The effort was better in the second half of the back-to-back, but the Moose were unable to beat the Milwaukee goaltending when it mattered most. After dropping these two games to a divisional opponent, the upcoming five-game road trip against all Central Division teams becomes even more important.
Moose Swept, but Effort Improves in Second Game of Series
Game 1, Nov. 1, 2024: MIL 4 – 2 MB
The Moose lost the first game of the series against the Admirals, dropping a 4-2 contest to fall to 3-4-0 on the season. The Admirals have been incredibly hot to start the season, improving their record to 7-1-0.
The Moose fell down 2-0 after the first period, with the Admirals’ Reid Schaefer and Kieffer Bellows getting on the scoresheet in the opening frame. The Moose battled back in the second, with Nikita Chibrikov potting his third of the season to narrow the deficit to one.
Axel Jonsson-Fjällby tallied his first of the season to tie the game on a shorthanded goal. Unfortunately for the Moose, that deadlock was short-lived as Schaefer scored his second of the game just five seconds after the Moose tied it.
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Despite outshooting the Admirals, 32-24 in the game, the Moose were unable to find the equalizer, eventually dropping the game 4-2 after Nick Blankenburg added one more for Milwaukee in the third.
Among the game leaders, Schaefer’s two goals led the way, with Vinnie Hinostroza tallying three assists and Kieffer Bellows recording a goal and a helper of his own. Matthew Murray recorded the win for the Admirals, making 30 saves on 32 shots.
Dawson Barteaux led the Moose with two assists in the contest, with Chaz Lucius also picking up an assist. Thomas Milic was handed the loss after allowing four goals on 24 shots.
Game 2, Nov. 2, 2024: MIL 4 – 1 MB
There were a lot of new faces in the Moose lineup in the second game, but the result was the same as they dropped this one by a score of 4-1. It was a close game throughout, and there were plenty of chances for the Moose to draw even, but ultimately they just couldn’t find the back of the net.
The Admirals opened the scoring for the second straight game, this time off the stick of Fedor Svechkov. The lead didn’t last, however, as Moose forward…
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