The Columbus Cottonmouths' Cody Freeman scored 1:51 into overtime to beat the Peoria Rivermen, 2-1 (OT).

Freeman had a great game for Columbus, netting two goals.

The Cottonmouths were led by goalie Brandon Jaeger, who finished with 32 saves while allowing one goal. Jaeger managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.68 prior to the game.

Columbus excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The 23 shots that the Cottonmouths put on net surpassed Columbus' average of 19.4 shots per game this season.

More assists for Columbus came via Ben OQuinn, who had one and Levi Lind, who had two.

Peoria stifled the Cottonmouths' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Rivermen did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Peoria averages 3.4 goals per game. The Rivermen forced Columbus goalie Jaeger to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Peoria was led by Connor P. Toomey, who scored the team's only goal. Toomey scored 13:19 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Ben Oskroba picked up the assist.

The Cottonmouths totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. Kyle Rank made 21 saves for the Rivermen on 23 shots. Peoria ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.