The Flint Firebirds scored four unanswered goals and beat the Windsor Spitfires 4-1 on Saturday night at the Dort Financial Center, ending Windsor’s eight-game winning streak. Darian Anderson had a goal and two assists, and Mason Courville made 15 saves. Flint improved to 13-5-1-0, while Windsor fell to 12-6-2-1.
How it happened
Windsor scored first when Hamza Havusic beat Courville from the right circle off a pass from behind the net by Ty Bergeron. Flint tied it later in the first: Cooper Williams set up Anderson, whose chance was stopped by Spitfires goalie Michael Newlove, and Jimmy Lombardi buried the rebound.
Bryson Morgan gave the Firebirds their first lead on a second-period power play, finishing Anderson’s pass in front. In the third, a James Paul pass deflected to Anderson, who turned and scored to make it 3-1. Ryland Cunningham then forced a turnover late, and Josh Bonnyman guided the puck into the empty net for a shorthanded goal.
Notes
- Flint’s penalty kill went 4-for-4 and was 9-for-9 over the weekend, which also included Friday’s 4-0 home win over Ottawa.
- Lombardi added an assist for a two-point night. He and Anderson are tied for the team lead with six multi-point games.
- Windsor arrived first in the West Division; Flint, third entering the night, closed the gap with the win.
What’s next
The Firebirds open a three-game road trip at the Barrie Colts on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Sadlon Arena.
Watch
Watch: Official game highlights (Flint Firebirds)
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