Wednesday, November 20, 2013

11/19 Recap: Bailey's big day not enough

Justin Bailey scored once and added two assists Tuesday for the first three-point game of his OHL career as Kitchener lost a wild 9-6 decision at Erie in th Otters' annual school day game. Bailey's big game gives him 16 points (7+9), tying Dallas prospect Radek Faksa for most on the Rangers. Connor McDavid ('15) notched a goal and an assist for the Otters. Kitchener is off until Friday when they host Belleville.

In WHL action, Logan Nelson picked up a power play assist as Victoria edged Kamloops 2-1.  Nelson's helper up his team-leading point total to 23 (10+13) after 25 games. The Royals are back in action Wednesday at Kelowna.

And just in case you were under a rock all day Tuesday, the Sabres elected to send Rasmus Ristolainen and Johan Larsson to Rochester, while placing Nikita Zadorov back in London of the AHL. Mikhail Grigorenko was also dispatched to Rochester for a two-week conditioning assignment.