HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND on a clutch goal by Jim Miller.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT was down 2-0 after a goal by HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's Pat Harris at 1:18 in the first period. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Ryan Lair at 14:16 in the second period.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got the win on the strength of a great game by Miller, who had two goals and two assists. Miller scored the first of his two goals at 1:32 into the first period to make the score 2-1 HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND. Mark Miller provided the assist. Miller's next tally made the score 5-4 HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT with 18:16 left in the third period. Lou Battista picked up the assist.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's offense rang up 37 shots on HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's net. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also got points from Battista, who also had one goal and one assist. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also got a goal from Zack Grenier as well. In addition, HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT received assists from Matt Zuba, who had one.

HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND finished below its season average of 3.0 penalty minutes per game. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND kept HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kyle Cox made 33 saves on 37 shots.

HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND was helped by Steve Sendra, who registered two goals. Sendra scored the first of his two goals at 13:03 into the first period to make the score 3-2 HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND. Joseph Lambert provided the assist. Sendra's next tally made the score 4-3 HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND with 7:19 left in the second period. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND additionally got points from Joe Nocella, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Harris, who also finished with one goal and one assist.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT finished the contest with no penalties and went 1-for-1 with the man advantage. Mitch West rejected 32 shots on goal for HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.