(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush (8-2-0) used a four-point night from Ryan Mahshie to hold off the Tahoe Knight Monsters (4-8-1), 4-1, to secure the sweep at The Monument Ice Arena on Saturday.
The Rush earned their fifth consecutive victory and second straight series sweep.
With South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden in attendance to drop the ceremonial first puck, Rapid City came out hot in the first period. Eric Parker ripped home the opening goal from the high slot seven minutes in, then Ryan Mahshie doubled the lead three minutes later and the Rush led 2-0 after 20 minutes.
Tahoe responded well in the second, and Tyler Rollwagen cut the lead to 2-1 entering the third period.
Just like Friday night, the Rush held off a furious push from Tahoe while protecting a one-goal advantage in the final period. Rapid City’s defensive effort paid off: Logan Nelson potted back-to-back empty net goals to put the game away.
Mahshie factored in on all four of Rapid City’s goals, finishing with one goal, three assists, and a plus-4 rating for his best game as a pro.
Semyon Konopsky starred in net once again with 21 saves on 22 shots. The 20-year-old rookie finished the weekend with a 2-0 record and only one goal against on 36 shots. Alex Tracy suffered the loss for the Knight Monsters. Rapid City outshot Tahoe, 30-22.
The Rush also improved to 6-0 when scoring first. They have also outshot their opposition in six consecutive games.
Rapid City’s record climbs to 8-2, keeping them in first place in the Mountain Division with a .800 points percentage, while their 16 standings points are tied for first. It is the club’s best start since the 2013-14 season, when the Rush—in their final Central Hockey League season—started 10-0.
Next game: Wednesday, November 18 at Toledo. 8:35 a.m. MST puck drop from the Huntington Center.
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