Amerks' power play helps secure victory over Monsters at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

The Rochester Americans utilized two power-play goals to claim a 4-1 victory against the Cleveland Monsters on November 4 at Blue Cross Arena. Jason Polin scored two goals for the Amerks, who built a three-goal lead by the second period and maintained control of the game. Matt Villalta made 23 saves, contributing to the win, which marked Rochester's second consecutive victory, improving their record to 6-4-0-1. Cleveland's Oiva Keskinen scored in the third period, but Polin secured the game with an empty-net goal late in the match. The Amerks look to extend their success against the Hartford Wolf Pack in their next outing.
- •Rochester scores twice on power plays, killing all four Cleveland chances.
- •Jason Polin registers his second consecutive two-goal game and has seven for the season.
- •Villalta enhances his record with 23 saves, leading AHL goaltenders in wins.
- •Cleveland falls to 6-5-0-0 following the defeat.
- •Next game for the Amerks is against the Hartford Wolf Pack on November 6.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Power play gives Amerks the edge in second straight victory
"Jason Polin scored twice for the second straight game as the Amerks used two power-play goals to defeat Cleveland 4-1.
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