The Colorado Eagles defeated the Henderson Silver Knights 1-0 in Game 1 of their Pacific Division semifinal series on Friday night. Alex Barré-Boulet scored the lone goal on a power play, while Trent Miner recorded a shutout. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for Monday in Henderson.
The Colorado Eagles shut down the high-powered Henderson Silver Knights at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson on May 1, securing a 1-0 victory in Game 1 of their best-of-five Pacific Division semifinal series. The Silver Knights, who had averaged 4.52 goals per game over their last 29 contests, managed just 18 shots on goal, including only five in the third period as they pressed for an equalizer. Colorado leads the series 1-0 heading into Game 2 on Monday, May 4, at 10:00 p.m. Eastern time in Henderson. Game 3 is set for Wednesday, May 6, in Colorado, with subsequent games if necessary on May 9 and 10. Alex Barré-Boulet netted the game's only goal on a power play with 2:20 remaining in the first period. Trent Miner earned his second shutout of the postseason, stopping all 18 shots faced and improving to 3-0 with a 0.33 goals-against average and .984 save percentage on 63 shots in three playoff starts. Henderson goaltender Carl Lindbom made 32 saves but suffered his first regulation loss since January 18 at Colorado, ending a 20-0-2 streak.
