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Shamrocks Fall Short in Overtime, Trail Bruins 2-0 in Series
Watertown unable to complete comeback in Game 2 loss on the road
Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:49am
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The Shamrocks' playoff hopes hang in the balance after falling behind 2-0 in their series against the Bruins.Austin TodayThe Watertown Shamrocks fell to the Austin Bruins 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, putting them in a 2-0 hole in their NAHL playoff series. After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Shamrocks tied the game in the second on a goal by Owen Fask, but the Bruins scored the game-winner early in overtime to take both games at home.
Why it matters
The Shamrocks now face an uphill battle to keep their playoff hopes alive, needing to win at least one of the next two games at home on April 24th to avoid being swept. The team will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense against the tough Bruins defense.
The details
Watertown fell behind 1-0 in the first period but were able to tie the game in the second on Owen Fask's goal. The game went to overtime after neither team could break the 1-1 tie in regulation. Early in the extra period, the Bruins scored the game-winning goal to take a 2-0 series lead.
- The Shamrocks lost Game 1 on Friday.
- Game 2 took place on Saturday in Austin, Minnesota.
- The Shamrocks will host Games 3 and 4 (if necessary) on April 24th.
The players
Owen Fask
A Watertown Shamrocks player who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.
Watertown Shamrocks
The hockey team that lost the first two games of their NAHL playoff series against the Austin Bruins.
Austin Bruins
The hockey team that won the first two games of their NAHL playoff series against the Watertown Shamrocks.
What’s next
The Shamrocks will need to win at least one of the next two games at home on April 24th to avoid being swept by the Bruins and keep their playoff hopes alive.
The takeaway
The Shamrocks' inability to complete the comeback in Game 2 has put them in a deep 2-0 hole in the series. They will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense at home if they want to extend their season.
