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Nedeljkovic Backstops Flint to 3-2 Victory in Overtime Thriller

November 6, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release


Flint Firebirds Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic Stops the Sarnia Sting
Flint Firebirds Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic Stops the Sarnia Sting
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Sarnia, Ont. - Alex Nedeljkovic made 40 saves and Flint's Ryan Moore scored 1:11 into overtime to earn the Firebirds a 3-2 victory at the Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Center on Friday night. The win marks the second overtime victory over the Sarnia Sting this season in the two games played between the clubs.

Less than one minute into the game, Sarnia's Connor Schlichting hauled down Flint's Will Bitten on a breakaway. Bitten was awarded a penalty shot and converted top-shelf, right corner past Fazio's left shoulder to give the Firebirds the early lead in addition to his second penalty shot goal against the Sting this season.

At 13:42 of the opening frame, Sarnia's Nikita Korostelev would find the back-of-the-net to tie the game 1-1.

The second period would showcase Nedeljkovic's skills in net as he would turn away all 15 shots he faced during the period, keeping the game even at one-goal a piece. However, early in the third period, Sarnia would take the lead on a rebound goal scored by Troy Lajeunesse from the right side of the cage.

With 5:45 left in regulation Francesco Vilardi would convert on the power-play after whacking the puck out of mid-air on a rebound shot from Josh Wesley tying the game 2-2 and eventually forcing overtime.

The Firebirds would score the game-winning goal on a won faceoff draw in the Sarnia zone at 1:11 of the extra frame. Moore won the draw to Wesley on the wall who found Mathieu Henderson at the point. Henderson blasted the puck on net and Moore picked up the rebound, buring the disc top-shelf for the winning tally.

The Firebirds were one-for-five on the power-play while Sarnia did not convert on four opportunities. Nedeljkovic made 40 saves on 42 shots and was named the first star of the game.

The Flint Firebirds return to the Dort Federal Event Center for a pair of games this weekend. The Firebirds host the Guelph Storm on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET) and the Oshawa Generals on Sunday, Nov. 8 and 5 p.m.

Saturday night against the Guelph Storm is Scout Night! Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in attendance will be recognized during both intermissions on the video board and will have a private meet and greet with the Firebirds after the game. The first 1,000 scouts will receive a special Flint Firebirds Scout Night patch. In addition, groups of 10 or more can get tickets for $10 each. Contact Flint Firebirds Director of Ticket Sales Shane Stout via email at shane@flintfirebirds.com or by phone at (810) 742-2004 for more information on Scout Night today.

Join us for Dort Federal Credit Union Family Night on Sunday. The Firebirds host the defending CHL Memorial Cup Champions Oshawa Generals at 5 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive free thunderstix! There will be face painters, balloon twisters and a bounce house for the kids. Fans will also have the opportunity to skate with the Firebirds after the game.

Tickets are $12 for bronze, $15 for silver and $19 for corporate/gold seating and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by visiting the Dort Federal Event Center Box Office Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by phone at (810) 744-0580.

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Flint Firebirds Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic Stops the Sarnia Sting
Flint Firebirds Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic Stops the Sarnia Sting
   



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