GLENS FALLS, NY (WAVY) – The Norfolk Admirals scored four goals in the third period and defeated the Adirondack Thunder 7-4 in Game 1 of the second round of the ECHL playoffs.
Norfolk won five of the eight meetings between the two teams in the regular season and fell behind 3-2 in the second period before storming back in the final period to take the lead.
The Admirals outshot the Thunder 37-24 with Thomas Caron scoring two of Norfolk’s goals.
Yaniv Perets had 20 saves for the Admirals who now lead the best of seven series 1-0.
Game 2 in Saturday in Glens Falls.
The Series comes to Scope Arena for Games 3 and 4 and, if necessary, Game 5 five before the series would shift back to upstate New York, if needed.
Upcoming schedule:
Game Two: Saturday in Glens Falls
Game Three: Wednesday May 8 at Scope (7:05)
Game Four: Friday May 10 at Scope (7:05)
Game Five: Saturday May 11 at Scope (7:05) *
Game Six: Tuesday May 14th in Glens Falls *
Game Seven: Wednesday May 15 in Glens Falls *
(* If necessary)