Facing nearly three times as many shots as his opponent, Jacob Markström held together a remarkable composure as Brynäs hung on against Färjestad Thursday evening.
Brynäs opened the scoring in the first period, though Färjestad generated great chances early, all of which Markström turned aside. The score held at 1-0 through one period.
Early in the second, Färjestad evened up the scoring with a strong shot off the stick of a wide-open Marcus Johansson, but the young netminder continued challenging shooters and held off the Färjestad onslaught until a power play goal as time expired. Not unlike the previous goal, there was little Markström could do to make the save.
In the third, Brynäs scored their second goal of the game, knotting things up at 2. It would hold through to sudden death overtime, and never flustered, Markström ensured Brynäs the chance to win, and soon after the overtime period began, it was over, Brynäs on top, 3-2.
Jacob Markström's debut as a starter didn't come without effort, but the 18-year-old made 34 saves on 36 shots. Brynäs as a whole could only muster 13, but they were effective and efficient in their shots.
Brynäs next plays on Sunday as they travel to Kinnarps Arena in Jönköping to take on the high-scoring HV71, who have 11 goals in their first two games of the season (6-2 win, 6-5 loss).
And not without note - Panthers' training camp opens tomorrow morning. The season is almost here!
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