The Charlotte Checkers faced the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a weekend series at Bojangles Coliseum, achieving a split. On Saturday, they won 4-1, led by John Leonard's two goals and rookie Cooper Black's impressive goaltending performance. Black improved his season record to 9-3-1, showcasing a stellar GAA of 1.62. However, in Sunday’s rematch, the Checkers fell to a narrow defeat, losing 3-2, despite a late power-play goal by Anthony Richard. The Checkers now prepare for a challenging six-game road trip against the Rochester Americans.
On Saturday, John Leonard lit the lamp twice and rookie Cooper Black stopped 17 of 18 shots to lead the Checkers to a 4-1 win over the Phantoms.
Charlotte fell short in Sunday's rematch with Lehigh Valley recording a 3-2 victory when Anthony Richard notched a power-play goal with 31 seconds left in regulation.
The 23-year-old Black raised his record to 9-3-1 and lowered his GAA to a sparkling 1.62.
The Checkers (31-17-3-3) will begin a six-game road trip against the Rochester Americans on Wednesday.
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