The Providence Bruins defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds 2-1 in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Sunday evening. All scoring occurred in the first period, with Providence holding off a late Springfield push. The series is now tied 1-1.
Providence survived a late push from Springfield to secure a 2-1 win in Game 2 on Sunday, May 3, evening the best-of-five Atlantic Division semifinal series at 1-1. The Bruins improved to 1-1 in the series after dropping Game 1, 3-2, on Friday, May 1, in Springfield. All three goals came in the opening period: Matěj Blümel scored at 8:34 for Providence, followed by Dillon Dube's power-play goal at 11:30 for Springfield, and Georgii Merkulov at 14:02 to give the Bruins the lead they never relinquished. Providence successfully killed off their final six penalties, including two in the third period. Goaltender Michael DiPietro made 27 saves, with 14 coming in the final frame, while Georgi Romanov stopped 29 shots for Springfield. Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 7:05 p.m. Eastern Time in Springfield, with Game 4 set for Thursday, May 7, at the same venue and time. A potential Game 5 would take place on Saturday, May 9, back in Providence at 7:05 p.m., if necessary.