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Ivan scores in overtime as Bruins rally past Thunderbirds 7-6

Providence overcame a three-goal deficit in Springfield, where Nathan Walker scored a hat trick.

Ivan Ivan scored 11 seconds into overtime to give Providence a 7-6 win over Springfield at the MassMutual Center on Friday.

The Bruins trailed 5-2 in the second period before goals from Ty Gallagher, Ivan and Brendan Gaunce brought them level. Lukas Reichel put Providence ahead in the third.

Nathan Walker tied the game at 18:32 of the third period to complete his hat trick. T.J. Tynan assisted on the goal for his 700th career AHL point, according to the Thunderbirds.

Will Cranley stopped Dans Locmelis on a breakaway in overtime, but Locmelis sent the rebound to Ivan for the winning goal.

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