Schmelzer’s empty net goal at 18:53 of the 3rd period, his 2nd goal of the game, increased the Comets’ lead to 4-0 in game 1 of the North Division First Round series. That was the final score of the game, as Utica took a 1-0 lead in the best of 3 series. Game 2 and game 3, if necessary, will be played in Utica on Friday, April 21st and Saturday the 22nd.
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