Misfits completes comeback, beats Asylum, 5-4

Misfits climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat Asylum, 5-4.

Misfits let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. Misfits took a 3-2 advantage on a goal by Nicholas Guastella at 12:53 in the second period. Misfits found itself down 2-0 after Asylum's Michael Barra put the puck home at 5:01 in the first period. After tying things up at 4-4 on a goal by Guastella at 4:37 in the third, Misfits got the game-winner from Frank Santore at 8:35 in the third period.

Guastella was all over the ice for Misfits, as he tallied two goals in the win.

Asylum was unable to stop Misfits from sending pucks towards the net, and Misfits eventually piled up 44 shots on goal.

Others who scored for Misfits included Brian Altini and Sean Mcginley, who each put in one. In addition, Misfits received assists from Daniel Kennedy, who had three and Dennis Kennedy, Michael Bronzo, and Thomas OBrien, who contributed one a piece.

Asylum managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Asylum finished below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. Asylum's offense rang up 36 shots on Misfits' net. Asylum outdid its season average for goals scored. Asylum averages 1.3 goal per game.

Asylum was helped by J.R. Van Noy, who registered one goal. Van Noy scored 3:33 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Asylum. Asylum also had goals scored by Kevin Costello and Matt MDougall, who scored one goal each. More assists for Asylum came via Player Santelli and Carolyn Bubel, who each chipped in one.

Joseph Cartigiano recorded 32 saves for Misfits. Misfits incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Asylum's Michael McNamara stopped 39 shots out of the 44 that he faced. Asylum registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.