Luke Evangelista of the London Knights. (Photo courtesy of Terry Wilson via OHL Iimages)Luke Evangelista of the London Knights. (Photo courtesy of Terry Wilson via OHL Iimages)
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Knights edge Firebirds 4-3 in OT

The London Knights edged the Flint Firebirds 4-3 in overtime on Saturday.

Billy Moskal scored the first goal of the night 10:22 into the first period for the Knights.

Connor Roberts tied up the game with a goal that was quickly followed by a goal by Ethan Keppen in the second period.  Evgeniy Oksentyuk then scored for the Firebirds. The Knights edged closer to the Firebirds with a goal by Jonathan Gruden 13:18 into the frame.

Gruden scored again putting the game at another tie 5:46 into the third period.

Luke Evangelista scored in overtime, giving the win to the Knights.

London goalie Dylan Myskiw saved 30 out of 33 shots on net.

The Knights will face off against the Barrie Colts on at Budweiser Gardens on Friday.

Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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