The Austin Bruins went 0-for-9 on power plays as they lost 4-0 at Bismarck (13-7-2 overall) Friday.

Nick Lehr had 33 saves in net for the Bruins (17-7 overall), who still lead the NAHL Central Division by five points over second place Aberdeen.

Bismarck scored three times in the third period to put the game away.

SCORING SUMMARY

Austin 0 0 0 — 0

Bismarck 1 0 3 — 4

First period

(B) Seth Blair (Joonaas Huovinen, Evan Giesler) 4:57

Second period

No scoring

Third period

(B) Blair (Tommy Malkmus, Huovinen) 3:09

(B) Evan Giesler (Cullen Willox, Tony German) 7:57

(B) Tommy Malkmus (empty net) 19:26

Shots: Austin — 33; Bismarck — 37

Power plays: Austin — 0-for-9; Bismarck — 0-for-5