Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay may have proved he still has some gas left in his tank and the Brooklyn Aces powerplay may have proved it could still be a force, but the New Jersey Rockhoppers were one step ahead for 60 minutes, getting a 4-3 overtime win at Aviator last night.
Clinching themselves a playoff spot in the process, New Jersey looks to have the Aces on their heels as the two prepare to face off in the post-season next week.
“We should have won tonight,” said Aces goaltender Miro Recicar, who was shaky despite 34 saves. “This will not happen in the playoffs.”
Things started off slow as both teams were unwilling to take any real chances in the offensive zone. Both goaltenders were also solid, as were the Aces penalty killers, who killed off a pair of powerplay opportunities.
Things then began to open up at 9:18 after a powerplay goal by Dan Carney put the Aces up 1-0.
