Goals 44 seconds apart proved to be the difference as Chicago posted a 3-2 win over Grand Rapids in Game 2 of their series on Saturday.

Vitek Vanecek made 39 saves for his first career playoff shutout and Hershey evened up their series with a 2-0 win in Bridgeport.

The North Division champions find their backs against the wall after another home-ice loss on Saturday.

Bobby Sanguinetti's goal 7:06 into the third period held up as the game-winner as Charlotte grabbed a 5-4 win in Providence on Saturday.