Lars Anderson and Ray Chang hit back-to-back homers as Portland hangs on to beat Trenton, 3-2.

The Pirates point to their early losses and key injuries as they try to make sense of their sudden playoff collapse.

Manchester goalie Jonathan Bernier again proves why he’s the AHL’s goalie of the year, stopping 44 shots in a 7-2 win.

The Pirates create chances and force Manchester to overtime but fall short against a hot goaltender.

Recovering from a 2-0 series deficit is certainly possible, but Manchester has momentum.

Portland fails to match the desperation shown by Manchester late in the playoff opener.