Shots on Goal: Goalie Photos-Springfiels Falcons’ Devan Dubnyk vs Manchester Monarchs’ Jonathan Bernier

The Manchester Monarchs, behind a 38 save effort from Jonathan Bernier, picked up their 33rd win of the season (33-20-2-5) with a 5-2 victory over the Springfield Falcons. With 73 points, Manchester remains in third place in the Atlantic Division. Springfield (18-32-9-3) is in eighth place in the Atlantic Division with 48 points.

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Jonathan Bernier

Bernier stopped 38 of 40 shots on the night , 20 of which came in the first period, to earn his 25th win of the season (25-15-5). Monarchs’ goals were scored by Kevin Westgarth (11), Corey Elkins (18), Bud Holloway (16) and 2 from David Mekler (10).

Jonathan Bernier #45 watches as Chris Minard's shot heads for the back of the net. Photo by Scott Slingsby

Jonathan Bernier waits for the faceoff from the left circle during the second period. Photo by Scott Slingsby

Devan Dubnyk

Dubnyk (11-17-2) draws the loss, his 17th of the season, stopping 35-of-40 pucks. Falcons’ goals came from Chris Minard at 16:16 of the second period and Charles Linglet at 1:08 of the third period.

Falcons Note: The Springfield Falcons signed goaltender Byron Lewis to an Amateur Tryout Agreement on Wednesday afternoon after J.P. Levasseur was reassigned by the Anaheim Ducks back to the Central Hockey League’s Laredo Bucks.

Falcons goalie Devan Dubnyk #40 can't catch up to the Corey Elkins shot in the third period. Photo by Scott Slingsby

Devan Dubnyk #40 denies David Meckler's attempt at a hat trick. Photo by Scott Slingsby