It was one point the hard way last night as the Monarchs hang on a cliff, looking for help hand toward the playoffs.
Junior Lessard's slap shot goal in a sudden death shootout lifted the Norfolk Admirals to a 3-2 victory over the Monarchs before 5,890 in Verizon Wireless Arena.
The Atlantic Division's fifth-place Monarchs (24-24-4-4, 56 points) earned a point by forcing the overtime but slipped behind by four points (two for a win) to Springfield. Springfield, which holds the fourth and final playoff spot, is unbeaten in three after edging Portland, 2-1, in overtime last night.
Union Leader - Monarchs shot down - Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008
Monarchs shot down (Union Leader) 
