The Madison Capitols won 3-2 in overtime against the Waterloo Blackhawks on home ice Friday night.
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The Blackhawks scored twice early in the first period, taking a two goal lead.
Rio Treharne scored the first goal for the Capitols towards the end of the first period, cutting the goal deficit to one.
Madison entered the second period looking to get their equalizer.
Cooper Snee was ejected from the game midway through the second period, for instigating a fight. He was assessed a two minute minor, a five minor major and a game misconduct.Â
The Capitols penalty kill held strong, keeping the goal differential to one. Towards the end of the second period.
Harper Frey scored the second Capitols goal of the night, getting the equalizer. Frey's shot found its way to the back of the net through traffic.
Nolen Geerdes and
Landon MacSwain were awarded assists on Frey's goal.Â
Entering the period tied up, the Capitols maintained consistent offensive pressure, trying to grab the lead. The game eventually went into overtime.
Just over a minute into overtime,
Gustavs Griva scored the game winning goal, and his first of the season. The Capitols ended the night victorious.
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