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Hershey Bears Shut Out Islanders 2-0 in Game 1

4/22/2026

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The Hershey Bears won 2-0 against the Bridgeport Islanders in Game 1 of their Atlantic Division first-round series on April 21, 2026.
David Gucciardi scored the game-winning goal with 7:29 remaining, assisted by Henrik Rybinski.
Ilya Protas added an empty-net goal just before the final buzzer.
Clay Stevenson achieved his first postseason shutout with 18 saves.
The Bears' defense limited the Islanders, who had a ten-game home winning streak, to three shots in the second period. Game 2 is set for April 23 in Hershey.

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The Hershey Bears won 2-0 against the Bridgeport Islanders in Game 1 of their Atlantic Division first-round series on April 21, 2026.
David Gucciardi scored the game-winning goal with 7:29 remaining, assisted by Henrik Rybinski.
Ilya Protas added an empty-net goal just before the final buzzer.
Clay Stevenson achieved his first postseason shutout with 18 saves.
The Bears' defense limited the Islanders, who had a ten-game home winning streak, to three shots in the second period. Game 2 is set for April 23 in Hershey.