Andy Russo gave HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND a 5-4 (OT) victory over NEW JERSEY BRAVES when he scored 8:48 into the extra period.

Although HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND was up by as many as three goals in the second period, NEW JERSEY BRAVES kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. NEW JERSEY BRAVES got to within 5-4 on a goal by Chris Connor at 10 seconds in the third period.

In the losing effort, NEW JERSEY BRAVES was paced by Connor, who registered one goal and three assists.

HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND stifled NEW JERSEY BRAVES' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The defensemen of HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND were also effective in NEW JERSEY BRAVES' zone, and came away with two goals.

HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND was helped by John Ninivaggi, who finished with one goal. Ninivaggi scored 12:53 into the first period to make the score 2-0 HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND. Others who scored for HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND included Joe Nocella, Joseph Lambert, and George Ugalde, who scored one goal each. More assists for HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND came via Phil Russo and Steve Sendra, who contributed one each.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES' offense rang up 35 shots on HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's net.

Jared Reisman also scored for NEW JERSEY BRAVES. In addition, NEW JERSEY BRAVES received assists from Bobby Perniola and Anthony Lipiri, who each chipped in one.

Kevin Wilson made 31 saves for HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND on 35 shots. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Jon Dawe rejected 20 shots on goal for NEW JERSEY BRAVES. NEW JERSEY BRAVES incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.