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IceCaps edge Sound Tigers 3-2

Blair Riley scored the game-winning goal and Julian Melchiori notched his first of the season, as the St. John's IceCaps edged the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-2 Friday night at Mile One Centre.

St. John's sets franchise record with seven consecutive victories

Blair Riley scored the game-winning goal and Julian Melchiori notched his first of the season, as the St. John's IceCaps edged the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-2 Friday night at Mile One Centre.

St. John's has set a franchise record, with seven consecutive victories.

Jerome Samson also scored for St. John's, which now has points in eight straight, tying a club record.

Michael Hutchinson stopped 22-of-24, while Jason Jaffray pitched in with two assists.

The IceCaps are in action again Saturday night, when they wrap up their two-game series with the Sound Tigers at Mile One. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m., island time.

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