Jimmy Metz netted a hat trick to lead LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE over BUFFALO FUSION, 9-3.

Metz's first goal came 8:34 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:58 into the first and at 3:18 into the second.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE outdid its season average for goals scored. LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE has scored at the pace of 6.2 goals per game during the current campaign. LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE additionally got points from Chris Brancken, who also registered two goals and two assists, Ryan Hoffer, who also grabbed two goals and two assists, and Steve Urso, who also racked up two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE were Chris Sharkey, who had three.

BUFFALO FUSION was helped by MIKE KNAVEL, who had three goals. More assists for BUFFALO FUSION came via ADAM BERECZ, who had three.

Dustin Muccio-Shrimpe made 23 saves for LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE on 26 shots. LONG ISLAND 495ERS BLUE ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Nick Koszuta recorded 18 saves for BUFFALO FUSION. BUFFALO FUSION avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.