The Stockton Heat have taken a 1–0 series lead over the Colorado Eagles in the Pacific Division Final. On Tuesday evening, they’ll look to push the Eagles to the brink of elimination.
Heat goaltender Dustin Wolf made 23 saves for his first American Hockey League shutout in Stockton’s 5–0 win over the Eagles on Monday.
Justin Kirkland scored twice in the victory, with Andy Welinski, Eetu Tuulola, and Matthew Phillips also finding the back of the net. Here’s Welinski’s power-play blast past Justus Annunen that gave the Heat a 2–0 lead in the second period.
The Heat outshot the Eagles 30–23 in Game 1.