Sergeev Stops 40, Frk Hits 20 as Wranglers Fall 3–2 in Shootout to Abbotsford

(Photo by David Moll / Calgary Wranglers)

CALGARY — A four-goal third period sent Friday’s matchup to a shootout, where the Calgary Wranglers fell 3–2 to the Abbotsford Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Arsenii Sergeev stopped 40 of 42 shots for a .952 save percentage, and Martin Frk tied the game midway through the third with his 20th goal of the season, reaching that mark for the fourth consecutive AHL campaign.

The point moves Calgary to within three points of a Pacific Division playoff spot as the stretch drive continues.

Abbotsford broke through 52 seconds into the third period when Ben Berard scored his 12th of the season. Calgary responded quickly. Sam Morton tied the game at 3:36, finishing off a play set up by Dryden Hunt, who recorded his 27th assist in his return to the lineup.

Lukas Reichel restored Abbotsford’s lead at 9:28 of the third before Frk answered again at 11:13, wiring his 20th goal of the season off feeds from William Strömgren and Justin Kirkland.

Neither side converted in overtime, sending the game to a shootout. Abbotsford converted on both of its attempts to seal the extra point.

Jiří Patera stopped 32 of 34 shots for the Canucks, posting a .941 save percentage in the victory.

Calgary’s penalty kill units went 1-for-1, while they finished 0-for-3 on the power play.

The two clubs meet again Sunday afternoon at the Saddledome.