River Lakes vs. Little Falls: Playoff Preview

Team Performance & Key Players

River Lakes

Top Scorer: Blake Schultz (31G, 27A, 58PTS)
Key Playmaker: Jaiken Mackedanz (15G, 27A, 42PTS)
Goaltending: William Robinson (12W, 6L, 3.34 GAA, .863 SV%)

Little Falls

Top Scorer: Ryan Oothoudt (20G, 27A, 47PTS)
Key Playmaker: Luke Avery (9G, 26A, 35PTS)
Goaltending: Izaak Kalis (14W, 6L, 2.47 GAA, .931 SV%)

Season Matchup

These teams met once this season on January 30, with River Lakes earning a 7-5 win.

Game Summary:

Final Score: River Lakes 7, Little Falls 5
Shots on Goal: River Lakes 35, Little Falls 27
Power Plays: River Lakes (1 for 3), Little Falls (0 for 2)

Recent Form

River Lakes finished the season with a record of 12-6-1, showing inconsistency but strong offensive potential. They have a reliable scoring leader in Blake Schultz and a balanced supporting cast.

Little Falls comes into this game with a record of 14-6-4. They have solid defensive structure and better goaltending, which could be the deciding factor in this game.

Prediction

With a previous win over Little Falls and strong offensive firepower, River Lakes has the edge in goal production. However, Little Falls’ goaltender Izaak Kalis (.931 SV%) could be a major factor if he can keep River Lakes’ top scorers in check. Expect a close game, but Little Falls has the better overall balance to secure the win.

Final Prediction: Little Falls 4, River Lakes 3 (OT)

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