Photos: Utica defeats Rochester, 6-3
The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans, 6-3, in the first game of the North Division Semifinals.
Rochester Americans player Arttu Ruotsalainen celebrates the first goal of the game.
Rochester Americans Mark Jankowski (14) congratulates JJ Peterka (77) on his goal during the first period.
Rochester Americans goaltender Aaron Dell makes a save on Utica Comets player Samuel Laberge during the first period.
Rochester Americans player Jack Quinn looks to tip a puck against the Utica Comets during the first period.
Rochester Americans forward Peter Tischke moves the puck with one arm against the Utica Comets during the first period.
Rochester Americans defenseman Jimmy Schuldt battles with Utica Comets captain Ryman Schmelzer during the first period.
Utica Comets forward Ryan Schmelzer works against Rochester goaltender Aaron Dell during Game 1 of the North Division semifinals Tuesday in Adirondack Bank Center.
Rochester Americans player Arttu Ruotsalainen celebrates his second goal of the game.
Utica Comets captain Ryan Schmelzer celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 1 of the North Division semifinals Tuesday in Adirondack Bank Center.
Rochester Americans goaltender Aaron Dell cannot stop a shot by Utica Comets forward Tyce Thompson during the second period.
Utica Comets fans and players celebrate a goal by A. J. Greer during the third period.
Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert and assistant coach Michael Peca along with JJ Peterka look on after a loss to the Utica Comets.
Rochester Americans players look on as Utica Comets coach Kevin Dineen attempts to calm his team after a fight during the end of the game.
Rochester Americans player Ryan MacInnis is pinned down by Utica Comets player Joe Gambardella at the end of the third period.
Rochester Americans players Jimmy Schuldt (4) and Brett Murray (81) hold Utica Comets player Michael Vukojevic at the end of the game.
Rochester Americans players mix it up with Utica Comets players at the end of the game.
Utica Comets goaltender Nico Daws celebrates a victory over the Rochester Amerks.
In a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Utica Comets in Tuesday's opener of the best-of-five North Division semifinals, Arttu Ruotsalainen scored two slick goals and was easily Rochester's most dangerous offensive player.Â
