Cameron Buhl led the way with a career-best four-point night. The second-year forward scored twice, including the winning goal, and had two assists.
Blake Bennett, Ryan Chyzowski, Briley Wood, And Quinn Olson buried a goal each for Rapid City. The Rush scored less than six minutes into the match and could not get further than 1-1. Each team scored in all three periods, but a three-goal third for Rapid City made the difference.
The Rush avoided penalty fouls, with the power play favoring Tahoe, 6-2. All three Knight Monsters goals were the result of their power play: two true power play goals and another just after the penalty expired.
Rapid City survived the turning point of the game midway through the third period. After taking back-to-back penalties just two seconds apart, Tahoe almost immediately scored a 5-on-3 goal to cut the deficit to 4-3. However, the Rush ended the ensuing power play and did not allow another goal for the rest of the evening.
Six members of the Rush had appearances at multiple points: Buhl, Bennett, Chyzowski, Wood, Bobby RussellAnd Ian Pierce. Six players were a plus-3 tonight for Rapid City, which had one of their best performances on home ice this season.
Connor Murphy turned in his 12e win of the season on a 31-for-34 night. On the other end, Cameron Whitehead allowed six goals — tied for a career-high — on 30 Rush shots.
The Rush picked up their 20e win of the season and their 10e on home ice. Rapid City has scored at least six goals six times this year, including back-to-back home games.
Next game: Saturday February 14 vs. Tahoe. 7:05 PM MST puck drop from Monument Ice Arena.
The Rapid City Rush are back home to battle the Tahoe Knight Monsters this Valentine’s Day weekend! Come visit us on Friday February 13the and Saturday 14e at 7:05 PM Call the Rush office at 605-716-7825 or stop by www.rapidcityrush.com for more information and to secure your seats today.
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