Lakers settle for series split
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State outscored Lake Superior State 3-1 in the third period to break a 1-1 tie and salvage a split during the weekend's Central Collegiate Hockey Association series.
OSU (1-2-1 overall, 1-2-1-1 CCHA) scored two goals 24 seconds apart midway through the third period to come back from a 2-1 deficit. The Buckeyes added an empty-net goal at 19:13 to win the game 4-2 and avenge Friday's 7-3 loss.
LSSU (1-2-1 overall, 1-1-0 CCHA) led 1-0 early in the first period when Steven Kaunisto scored an even-strength goal at 7:29 of the first period. Carter Lee and Josh Sim were credited with assists.
The Buckeyes tied it, 1-1, at 11:16 of the second period when Zac Dalpe scored the first of his two goals. He also tallied the empty-netter.
Laker Zac MacVoy made it 2-1 at 6:42 of the third period, extending his point streak to four straight games. Dillin Stonehouse had the only assist.
LSSU, which has split three straight series with OSU, finished 0-for-5 on the power play, while Ohio State was 1-for-4.
"I thought it was a tough game tonight," LSSU coach Jim Roque said. "We had opportunities. We were tied on the road going into the third, so we can't hang our heads on that. It's tough winning on the road in this league so I'm not too displeased.
"They made the plays that won the game. At the end of the night we were 0-for-5 on power plays, and the team that converts power plays usually wins."
Laker goaltender Pat Inglis (0-1-1) totaled 33 saves as Ohio State out-shot LSSU, 37-29. Buckeye goalie Dustin Carlson (1-0-0) had 27 saves in his first win of the season.
The Lakers play host to Windsor in an exhibition game at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.
