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The game between xIslanders Hockey Club and Connecticut Yankees was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end xIslanders Hockey Club emerged with a 5-3 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ted McCarran at 18:47 of the second period.

Casey Shea had two goals to lead xIslanders Hockey Club to victory. Shea scored at 23:46 into the second period to make the score 4-2 xIslanders Hockey Club and again while 24:59 into the second to make the score 5-3 xIslanders Hockey Club.

xIslanders Hockey Club managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. xIslanders Hockey Club ended up below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. xIslanders Hockey Club's offense rang up 33 shots on Connecticut Yankees' net.

xIslanders Hockey Club also got points from David Hallisey, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. xIslanders Hockey Club also got a goal from Eddie Ellis as well. Other players who recorded assists for xIslanders Hockey Club were Casey Miller and Tommy Muratore, who each chipped in one.

Connecticut Yankees forced xIslanders Hockey Club goalie Samuel Bernard to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Connecticut Yankees was led by Charlie Zuccarini, who had one goal and one assist. Zuccarini scored 24:56 into the second period to make the score 4-3 xIslanders Hockey Club. Chad Goldberg assisted on the tally. Connecticut Yankees additionally got points from Goldberg, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Sander Boroczky also scored for Connecticut Yankees. In addition, Connecticut Yankees received assists from Nick Abbene, who had one.

Samuel Bernard made 28 saves for xIslanders Hockey Club on 31 shots. xIslanders Hockey Club registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Bruce Racine recorded 28 saves for Connecticut Yankees. Connecticut Yankees incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.