RIVERKINGS SWEEP BRAHMAS
3-1 win runs winning streak to six
Sebastien Centomo made 30 saves to lead the Mississippi RiverKings over the Texas Brahmas tonight 3-1 at the DeSoto Civic Center.
The win extends the RiverKings' winning streak to a season-high six games and moves them into sole possession of first place in the Northeast Division.
After a scoreless first period, Zach Pearson scored his first pro goal 3:24 into the second to give the RiverKings (18-6-1) a 1-0 lead. The Brahmas (13-8-1) responded right away, however. Grant Jacobsen scored his fourth of the season at 5:58 to tie the game.
Louis Dumont put the RiverKings ahead for good with his sixth goal of the season at 7:45 of the second on a power play. Derek Landmesser gave the team an insurance goal on the power play with his fourth goal of the year at 4:42 of the third period.
The RiverKings went two for eight on the power play. The Brahmas did not score on any of their five opportunities with the man advantage.