Wednesday, February 11, 2015

2/10 Recap: Martin extends; Ullmark excellent

Brycen Martin (-2) extended his point streak to eight games Tuesday with a goal and an assist as Saskatoon was defeated by Moose Jaw 6-3. The left-handed defender continues to elevate his game of late, racking up four goals and 17 points in his first 13 games since being traded to the Blades from Swift Current.

Vaclav Karabacek produced one shot on goal and a tripping minor as Baie-Comeau toppled Chicoutimi 6-2. Karabacek has amassed three goals and seven points in 15 games since being dealt to the Drakkar.

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark was magnificent in stopping 37 of 38 shots as MODO edged Djurgardens IF 2-1. Ullmark, who stood tall while killing off a two-man advantage in the final minutes of the third period, improved to 10-15 on the year with a 3.04 GAA and .910 save%. Gustav Possler contributed four shots on goal in 16:54 of action.