Area 51 6 - 3 Los Bandidos — EASHL 6v6 game recap
Three Stars
Recap
Area 51 dictated the terms of engagement from start to finish in this 6-3 victory over Los Bandidos. While the final score suggests a competitive outing, the narrative was defined by a massive gap in puck control and offensive zone pressure. Area 51 effectively lived in the attacking third, working the cycles and stretching the Bandidos' defense until seams inevitably opened. The turning point came in the second half of the game where the Bandidos, despite some opportunistic finishing that kept them briefly within reach, simply couldn't find an answer for the sustained cycle game that led to 16 shots against their lone 6.
The offensive load for Area 51 was spearheaded by willisx97, who put on a finishing clinic with a 3-goal, 4-point performance. His ability to find soft spots in the slot made life difficult for WeThePeople1829, who did his best to keep Los Bandidos in it with 10 saves. Supporting the hat trick was Dirbykach13, who chipped in 2 goals and an assist, while Hoots l16l acted as the primary facilitator with 2 assists and a goal of his own. On the other side, EARLSWTSHlRT was the lone bright spot for the Bandidos, factoring into every single goal his team scored with a 3-point night (1 goal, 2 assists) while adding a physical edge with 7 hits.
The deciding factor in this contest was the staggering disparity in Time on Attack (TOA). Area 51 nearly quadrupled the Bandidos' possession time, clocking in at 740 seconds compared to just 204. This relentless pressure forced Los Bandidos into a "bend-but-don't-break" defensive shell that eventually tired out. Furthermore, Area 51’s blue line tandem of Norris x 9 and vShotsy played a pivotal role in the transition game, combining for 4 assists and ensuring the puck stayed moving north. With only 6 shots on net for the entire game, Los Bandidos lacked the volume necessary to overcome Area 51’s suffocating puck pursuit and special teams efficiency.
Team Stats
OFFENSE
16Shots6
26:28Poss15:02
SPECIAL TEAMS
1PPG0
0SHG0
16FO Wins9
DEFENSE
9Takeaways15
35Giveaways23
1Blocked5
Area 51 — Skaters
| 3 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 46.7% | 7 | 71.4% | 4:41 | 60 | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 66.7% | 6 | 83.3% | 3:11 | 60 | |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 64.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 73.9% | 2 | 100.0% | 4:47 | 60 | |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 75.9% | 4 | 50.0% | 5:16 | 60 | |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 21 | 80.8% | 2 | 50.0% | 8:33 | 60 |
Area 51 — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Los Bandidos — Skaters
| 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | 1 | 100.0% | 2:33 | 60 | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | 3 | 66.7% | 1:52 | 60 | |
DCN65 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 62.5% | 1 | 0.0% | 1:37 | 60 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 36.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 61.5% | 0 | - | 2:42 | 60 | |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 76.5% | 4 | 25.0% | 6:18 | 58 |
Los Bandidos — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 16 | 62.5 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Player Comparison
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