Sapovaliv scores in overtime as Silver Knights beat Roadrunners 2-1
Henderson converted a power play in overtime after Cameron Hebig had tied the game for Tucson in the second period.
Matyas Sapovaliv delivered the winning goal at 1:00 of overtime Friday, Oct. 23, as the Henderson Silver Knights defeated the Tucson Roadrunners 2-1 at Lee’s Family Forum. Henderson began the extra period with a four-on-three advantage following a late Tucson penalty.
Jeremy Davies put Henderson ahead at 6:02 of the second period. Cameron Hebig answered at 15:29 with Tucson on a five-on-three power play; Vadim Moroz and Gabe Smith assisted on the tying goal. Neither team scored in the third period.
Michael Hrabal stopped 17 shots for Tucson. The Roadrunners finished the night at 3-2-2-0, while Henderson moved to 4-2-0-0.
Tucson has lost its past two games in overtime but has collected points in five consecutive games. The teams meet again Saturday in Henderson.
