Scoreboard at Bojangle's Coliseum in Charlotte after the fifth overtime

Phantoms Defeat Checkers in Longest Game in American Hockey League History

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have defeated the Charlotte Checkers, 2-1, at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., in the longest game in the 82-year history of the American Hockey League. Alex Krushelnyski's goal at 6:48 of the fifth overtime period gave the Phantoms the victory and a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Atlantic Division Finals series. Game 5 is Saturday evening in Charlotte. The winning ... Full Story