MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Philadelphia Rebels bounced back Saturday evening, defeating the New Jersey Titans 3-1 at Middletown Sports Complex to earn a split of their home-and-home series.
Jeremy Lowe delivered a stellar performance between the pipes, stopping 33 of 34 shots, while Cam Wilson, Zach Greenlund and Justin Vlassis each scored to help Philadelphia improve to 11-8-1-0 on the season.
After a scoreless opening period, the Titans struck first in the second period on a goal from Joe Pocrnic. However, Wilson answered for Philadelphia with his sixth goal of the season, finishing off a 2-on-1 rush with Paxton Couture to send the teams into the second intermission tied at 1.
The Rebels took control in the third period as Greenlund capitalized on a rebound in front of the net to give Philadelphia its first lead of the evening. Vlassis later added an empty-net goal to secure the 3-1 victory.
Wilson and Vlassis each finished with a goal and an assist, while Timmy Donohue, Paxton Couture, Gavin Callahan and Marshall Swanson also recorded assists in the victory.
Despite being outshot 34-25, Philadelphia received a standout performance from Lowe, who turned aside all eight shots he faced in the final period. The Rebels also delivered a strong performance on the penalty kill, successfully killing off all eight New Jersey power-play opportunities.
The Rebels return to action Tuesday when they travel to Maryland to take on the Black Bears.