Phantoms in search of win to extend series

BOARDMAN — During the regular season, the St. Louis Bandits and Mahoning Valley Phantoms were the first and third, respectively, in points scored in the North American Hockey League.

After outscoring the Phantoms, 9-3 in the first two games to take a 2-0 lead in their North Division championship series, the defending Robertson Cup champion Bandits appear to be the only team thus that has lived up to their offensive billing.