The Phantoms (6-3-0-1) are just one point back of the Northeast Division lead in the AHL's Eastern Conference, mostly behind the solid play of Michael Leighton (2.38 goals against-average, .920 save percentage). Both Harry Zolnierczyk (nine points) and Virginia native Garrett Roe (eight) are among the top 10 in AHL rookie scoring. Sean Avery, in his first AHL game with the Connecticut Whale before being recalled by the Rangers yesterday, fought Marc-Andre Bourdon on Friday night. Then, without Erik Gustafsson and Zac Rinaldo, the Phantoms beat a very solid Hershey Bears team, 2-1, on Saturday.