Anton Forsberg of Springfield keeps his eyes on the puck as Alex Bolduc of Portland is tripped in front of the net during the first period. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Alex Bolduc of Portland tries to slap the puck past Anton Forsberg of Springfield during the first period as Springfield's Frederic St. Denis defends. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Brendan Shinnimin of Portland mixes it up with Jamie Sifers of Springfield at the close of the second period. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Justin Hodgman celebrates with Portland teammates Brendan Shinnimin, left, and Jordan Szwarz after scoring against Springfield during the second period. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Henrik Samuelsson of Portland races after the puck as it flies up the boards during the third period of their game against Springfield. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Henrik Samuelsson of Portland, left, and Thomas Larkin of Springfield battle for the puck during the third period. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
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