(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush (3-1-0) suffered their first loss of the season, a 3-0 defeat to the Kansas City Mavericks (1-3-0) on Slumberland Furniture Ice at The Monument Ice Arena on Saturday.
Kansas City struck twice in the second period, then hit an empty net in the final minute of regulation.
The Mavericks controlled the game from the start, outshooting the Rush 15-3 in the first period. Things leveled out in the back half of the game, but Kansas City outshot Rapid City, 31-20.
Rapid City’s penalty kill was a bright spot, posting two more successful kills and moving to 11-for-12 on the season. Neither side scored on special teams.
Owen Say played well despite the loss, making 28 saves on 30 shots. Connor Murphy made five saves on five shots and earned the win. Murphy left the game due to an apparent injury early in the second period.
The Rush have won three of their first four games against Kansas City with the series finale tomorrow afternoon.
Next game: Sunday, October 25 vs. Kansas City. 4:05 p.m. MDT puck drop from The Monument Ice Arena.
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