Darian Anderson scored short-handed with 1:07 left in regulation, and the Flint Firebirds came from behind to beat the Owen Sound Attack 3-2 on Saturday night before 2,314 fans at the Dort Financial Center. Anderson finished with two goals and an assist as Flint improved to 6-2-1-0, a night after a 3-2 overtime loss at Guelph. Owen Sound fell to 2-8-0-0.
How the goals came
After a scoreless first period, Pierce Mbuyi gave Owen Sound the lead on a power play at 4:08 of the second. Jimmy Lombardi tied it at 8:42, with Anderson assisting, but Mbuyi scored again at 13:30 for a 2-1 Attack lead after two periods.
Anderson tied it at 8:37 of the third, from Ryland Cunningham and James Paul. While Flint was killing a penalty late in the period, Anderson took a pass from Lombardi and beat Ryerson Leenders short side on the backhand at 18:53 for the winner. Lombardi had a goal and an assist, his fourth multi-point game in five.
In goal and on special teams
Flint dominated the shot count, 38-21. Mason Courville made 19 saves for his third straight win, and Leenders stopped 35 shots for Owen Sound. The Firebirds went 0-for-6 on the power play, while the Attack converted once in five chances. Paul’s assist was his fifth of the season, tying Nick Bogas for the team lead among defensemen.
What’s next
The Firebirds visit the Saginaw Spirit on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:05 p.m., then host Saginaw on Oct. 24 in the I-75 Divide Cup series.
Watch
Watch: Firebirds vs. Attack highlights (Flint Firebirds, CHL.ca)
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