The Allen Americans found yet another way to lose a game with a with a 4-3 shootout loss to Worcester last night. It was Allen’s sixth straight loss and 12th loss in the last 15 games. The three wins were a sweep of  Rapid City.

– I do not remember the last time the Americans hit every key to a game except the final score. Check this list out which shows the odds Worcester overcame to win the game.

• Allen scored the first goal of the game. Across the ECHL the team that scores first wins over 70% of the time.
• Allen led 2-0 after the first period. Worcester’s record when trailing after the first period was 6-12-0-1 (.342).
• Allen led after the second period 3-1. Worcester’s record when trailing after the second period was 5-18-1-0 (.229).
• Allen gives up an average of 39 shots a game, but allowed the Railers only 32 (regular time).
• Allen averages 29 shots per game, but took 31 (regular time).
• Allen won the special teams battle scoring one power play goal to none for Worcester.
• Allen stayed out of the penalty box, four infractions (8 minutes), compared to Worcester with nine infractions (18 minutes).
• Allen had six power play opportunities, Worcester

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