The Checkers are looking to get back on track as they close out this home stand with a pair of critical matchups against Lehigh Valley.
THE MATCHUP
- Record/Standings
- CLT - 35-20-5-0 (3rd Atlantic)
- LV - 27-27-3-3 (5th Atlantic)
- Power Play / Penalty Kill
- CLT - 14.4% / 84.1%
- LV - 20.1% / 76.5%
- Offense / Defense
- CLT - 3.29 GF/Game / 2.78 GA/Game
- LV - 3.02 GF/Game / 3.30 GA/Game
- Head-To-Head
- 4-0-0-0
THE STORYLINES
RIGHTING THE SHIP
When the Checkers found themselves on the wrong end of a sweep this week, it marked the fifth time this season that the team has lost at least two games in regulation in a row. Charlotte was outscored 10-4 over the two defeats at the hands of Hartford, and the 10 goals against stand as the second-highest two-game total by the team this season. Looking at all those other skids, the Checkers have only seen one instance reach three straight losses before getting back into the win column.The Phantoms head to Charlotte for the first time this season having won three of their last four games and having scored at least four goals in 10 of the last 13.
STUDNICKA STEPS UP
Jack Studnicka has propelled the Charlotte offense during the back half of this home stand. The forward has six points in his last seven games and has lit the lamp three times over the last three games. Two of those tallies came shorthanded, bringing Studnicka up to a team-best three on the season.POWER OUTAGE
The Checkers continue to look for something to spark their man advantage. They have not scored a power-play goal since Feb. 16 - going 0-34 over that 14-game stretch.They’ll look to kickstart that facet of their game against a Phantoms squad that holds the fourth-worst penalty kill in the AHL.
THE PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Charlotte
- Ben Steeves - 4 points in last 5 games
- Noah Gregor - 6 points in last 7 games
- Jack Studnicka - 4 points in last 4 games
- Lehigh Valley
- David Jiricek - 5 points in last 3 games
- Lane Pederson - 9 points in last 6 games
- Phil Tomasino - 16 points in last 13 games
THE INFO
Saturday is Star Wars Night!Fans can get a special package including a ticket, light sword and donation to Hospitality House of Charlotte here.
Saturday is also a Family Game, where fans can save $10 per ticket when purchasing at least four here.
Sunday is Margaritaville Day presented by World Travel Mates!
Fans can get a special package including a ticket and bucket hat here. World Travel Mates will also be handing out Checkers luggage tgs to fans entering the game while supplies last.
The Checkers have also put up a variety of auctions and raffles, a full breakdown of which can be found here.
If you can't make it to the Coliseum, both games this weekend are available to stream via AHLTV on FloHockey! Click here to watch.
Fans can also listen to the radio broadcast on the Checkers App or online.
