The first big road trip of the year for the Bruins didn't start well, but they rebounded in a big way.
The Bruins edged the Melfort Mustangs 3-2 tonight to win their second game in three nights on the road. Dylan Smith, Ryan Ostertag and Calder Neufeld had the goals, with Neufeld's power play marker in the second period standing up as the winner.
Connor Bradshaw scored twice in the first period for the Mustangs.
Brandon Stone picked up his second win in as many nights for the Bruins after a phenomenal performance Saturday that saw him stop 47 of 48 shots in a 4-1 win over La Ronge. The Wolves fired 19 shots at Stone in the third period and he stopped them all. You have to think his play on the road trip has clouded the Bruins' goalie situation even further.
After Skyler Hladun gave the Wolves the lead just 13 seconds into the second period, Calder Neufeld stepped up with a natural hat trick in his second game back from a groin injury. He scored early in the period and twice more late to give the Bruins a 3-1 lead after two. Ostertag would add an insurance goal six minutes into the third.
Derek Tendler got the start in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ice Wolves, which saw La Ronge outshoot Estevan 50-39. Getting two wins on the trip is huge, but giving up 98 shots in two nights against the Wolves has to be a concern for the coaching staff.
La Ronge took a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes on goals by Pavlo Zerebecky and Aaron Enns. Matt Brykaliuk (who's suddenly knocking them in almost at will) traded goals with Tyson Valette in the second, and Pat Tran added a late empty-netter.
The Bruins (11-6) are still in first place in the Sherwood but they have to keep an eye on Weyburn now. The Wings are four points back with two games in hand after winning their last four games.
(Listen to this... talking about games in hand in October... I need help)
The Bruins only get one day off as they host the Hounds on Tuesday and the Terriers on Wednesday.
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