Recap: Americans move into fourth in standings with 2-1 victory over Everett
The Americans moved into fourth place in the Western Conference standings with a 2-1 victory over the Everett Silvertips on Friday.
Despite outshooting the Silvertips 16-6 in the first period, the game stayed scoreless into the second frame.
Fresh off a victory at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, Lukas Dragicevic opened scored with a highlight reel goal late in the second period. The 2023 NHL Draft prospect leads all WHL defensemen in scoring with 52 points in 42 games.
📽️ HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 📽️
'Round and 'round and 'round he goes.
Where will he stop? The back of the net.@TCAmericans | #WHLHoN pic.twitter.com/k6huzxQEpu
— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 28, 2023
Jalen Luypen extended Tri-City’s lead to 2-0 as he scored bar down with a wrist shot over the glove of Silvertips goaltender Tyler Palmer. The goal was set up by Parker Bell, who was charged by Andrew Petruk after the pass. Petruk received a major penalty for charging and game misconduct.
Parker Bell is being assessed by medical personnel. We will provide updates when we can.
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— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) January 28, 2023
Caden Zaplitny scored Everett’s lone goal of the night 8:09 into the third period.
The Americans were able to hang on a secure the victory, passing Everett in the playoff standings.
Score: 2-1 TC
Shots: 39-26 TC
