Munich, Germany - We played a team game on Sunday and resulted in a close 2-1 win. Derek Plante made a nice long pass to a streaking Derek King. Kinger was forced to shoot at the top of the right faceoff circle and he made no mistake, wristing it low to the blocker side. Both teams had chances to score more goals, but this was more like playoff goaltending. We were able to get an early lead and make it difficult for Augsburg to generate chances. The second period was filled with penalties, with the Barons having to kill for much of the period. The penalty killing units were up to the job and surrendered very few quality chances.

The third period started fast, with Augsburg determined to get the tying goal. After the opening shift, we were able to play solid defense. Shane Peacock's shot from the blueline deflected off the defender's stick and curved into the low blocker corner. It was a relief to have a 2 goal cushion and as it turned out, we needed it. Augsburg kept in a clearing attempt on a questionable offsides call. Peaco lifted the puck high into the air and it looked over the line, but the defender caught the puck and skated into the slot and let a backhand go over Boris' glove. We protected the lead and tied the series at 1-1.

We haven't played as well as we can and we know tomorrow's game is crucial to the outcome of the series. We need to play well in all areas of the game and it would be nice to get the powerplay clicking better. Our team is paying more attention to the little details and that makes the difference in a series like this.