Mike Muscaro scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE held off the challenges of HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT in a tough 4-2 win.

Muscaro provided LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE with the game-winning tally when he scored 9:10 into the first period. James Karp provided the assist.

Muscaro was all over the ice for LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE, as he had two goals in the win.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE kept HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's goalie busy throughout the game, and Luke BrendAmour made 27 saves on 31 shots.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE also had goals scored by Matt Cantania and Jimmy Metz, who each put in one. In addition, LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE received assists from Matt Metz, Ryan Hoffer, and Steve Urso, who contributed one each.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT was helped by Jordan St. Jean, who finished with one goal. St. Jean scored 7:48 into the second period to make the score 3-2 LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE. Cory Harrison picked up the assist. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also got a goal from Phil Switaj as well. More assists for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT came via Jason Forman, Jim Miller, and Matt Zuba, who each chipped in one.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE's Dustin Muccio-Shrimpe stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE ended with no penalties and went 1-for-3 on the power play. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.