New Jersey Surge downs Long Island 495ers in overtime, 8-7 (OT)
New Jersey Surge pulled out an 8-7 (OT) overtime victory over Long Island 495ers on a clutch goal by Scott Goodman.
New Jersey Surge surpassed its usual scoring output this season. New Jersey Surge averages 3.7 goals per game. New Jersey Surge's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to Long Island 495ers' power play unit. New Jersey Surge got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.
New Jersey Surge was led by Gene Gsell, who racked up three goals and one assist. New Jersey Surge additionally got points from James McGrath, who also registered two goals and one assist and Pat Wlazel, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for New Jersey Surge came via Matt McNeil, who had three.
Long Island 495ers managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Long Island 495ers finished below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. Long Island 495ers kept New Jersey Surge's goalie busy throughout the game, and Mike Cisek made 29 saves on 36 shots. Long Island 495ers' goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Long Island 495ers averages 4.4 goals per contest.
Long Island 495ers was led by Jim Redstreake, who had four goals. Long Island 495ers also got points from Jesse Petito, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Jonathan Mosenson, who also finished with one goal and two assists. In addition, Long Island 495ers received assists from Mike Campanaro, who had two, Vincent Bianco, who had three, and Tristan Gardner and Adam Ross, who each chipped in one.
New Jersey Surge incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tom Nostramo rejected 12 shots on goal for Long Island 495ers.
