The Rochester Americans (7-3-0-0) used a two-goal run in the first period and scored three unanswered in the second on their way to a 6-3 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack (5-4-1-1) Friday at The Blue Cross Arena.
With tonight's victory, the Amerks became just the second team in the 89-year history of the AHL to reach 2,500 regular-season wins. Rochester also became the eighth team in pro hockey history to reach the mark, joining each of the NHL's Original Six franchises along with the Hershey Bears.
In addition, Rochester has won six straight while outscoring its opponents 32-13, including nine power-play tallies dating back to Oct. 23. Overall, the Amerks have found the back of the opposition’s net 42 times, which is the most in the league this season.
Isak Rosén (1+2) and Zach Metsa (0+3) both led the Amerks with a three-point outing while Lukas Rousek and Graham Slaggert each notched a pair of assists. Brett Murray, Jiri Kulich, Josh Dunne, Viktor Neuchev, and Konsta Helenius all scored one goal each. Ryan Johnson, Brendan Warren, and Anton Wahlberg closed out the scoring with one assist.
Veteran netminders Felix Sandström (3-2-0) and Michael Houser (4-1-0) split the goaltending duties, combining to make 25 saves. Sandström earned the victory after drawing his second straight start before Houser finished the contest.