Arne Ramholt's shot from the circle hit the crossbar and deflected in behind a sprawling Sebastien Charpentier, who had 35 saves. The Pirates, with new lines and defensive pairings, were clearly trying to get used to the new situation early in the game. By the second and third periods the play became more cohesive. Portland went up 4-3 in the third on Barch's goal. But Bell's two goals followed, and an empty-netter by Casey Hankinson sealed it.
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