Mikael Pyythia netted a shorthanded goal late in the opening period and later added an assist as the Monsters recorded a 3-1 win over the Checkers in Charlotte on Dec. 9. Owen Sillinger struck on a power play in the second, and Dysin Mayo contributed an empty-netter for the final margin. Ivan Fedoto v had 27 saves in the win for the Monsters, who were 6-for-6 on the penalty kill. The teams meet again Dec. 10, also in Charlotte. ...read more read less