Kansas City Mavericks take Game 1 of Kelly Cup Playoffs with win over Tahoe

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Tahoe Knight Monsters 4-1 to open the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

After a scoreless first period, the Mavericks say Kansas City erupted for three goals in the second to seize control.

Team leaders note that Jackson Jutting got the Mavericks on the board at 4:28 on the power play, followed by Bobo Carpenter at 9:22 and Jackson Berezowski at 16:48.

The effort gave Kansas City a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the third.

Tahoe broke through at 5:46 of the third period, but the Mavericks say they answered quickly. Lucas Sowder restored the 3-goal advantage with a power-play goal at 13:12 to seal the victory.

Kansas City notes that it outshot Tahoe 35-16 and finished 2-for-7 on the power play.

In the goal, the Mavericks add that Jack LaFontaine stopped 15 of 16 shots to earn the win. Marcus Crawford, Landon McCallum and Jack Randl each recorded 2 assists.

The Mavs say their three stars of the game include Bobo Carpenter, Jack LaFontaine and Marcus Crawford.

The series continues Saturday at Cable Dahmer Arena. Puck drop is set for 6:05 p.m.