With two goals from Oliver Okuliar and some clutch saves by Chris Driedger down the stretch, the Checkers’ hard-fought performance would take the win over the division-leading Bears 2-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bears scored early in the first period, but Okuliar's goal would tie the game as the clock dwindled.
- After a scoreless second period, Okuliar’s powerful performance put another puck in the back of the net early in the third for what would stand as the game-winning goal.
- Driedger stood tall against the Bears attack in the game’s final moments, fending off their rally attempt and earning a big win for Charlotte.
NOTES
The Checkers are 2-0-0-1 against the division-leading Bears this season … Tonight was Okuliar’s first multi-goal game of the season and his second multi-point effort … Mitch Vande Sompel, who suited up as a forward tonight, recorded his first two points of the season with a pair of assists … Tobias Bjornfot has assists in three straight games … The Checkers finished this road trip with a 2-1-0-0 record and have moved into a tie with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for second place in the division … Will Lockwood, Josh Davies, MacKenzie Entwistle, Ryan McAllister, Justin Sourdif, Aidan McDonough, Riese Gaber and Mike Benning were the extras for Charlotte
