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    Steven McGoey
    May 2, 2025, 19:17
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    The Rochester Americans have defeated the Syracuse Crunch in three games and become the first team to advance to the Division Finals. 

    The Americans wrapped up on the best-of-five series with a 4-0 victory on Thursday May. 1. 

    Defenseman Kale Clague led the team offensively with three goals and five points in the series. Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich each registered a goal an three points, while Mason Jobst and Brendan Warren each scored two goals. 

    Devon Levi has been exceptional for Rochester, he is currently on a 156 minute and 31 second shutout streak. He finishes the series with a 3-0 record, two shutouts and a .978 SP, stopping 90 of 92 shots he faced. 

    Rochester ranked seventh in the league in both goals for and against his season. 

    The Americans will enjoy some lengthy time off before taking on the winner of the Laval Rocket and Cleveland Monsters series. 

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