Tulsa Thunder Strikes Down Mustangs in Overtime Thriller

Tulsa Thunder Strikes Down Mustangs in Overtime ThrillerTulsa Thunder Strikes Down Mustangs in Overtime Thriller In a gripping overtime battle, the Tulsa Thunder emerged victorious over the Kansas City Mustangs on Friday night at the BOK Center. The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with both teams trading blows. Tulsa took an early lead in the first period, but Kansas City responded with a pair of goals to take a 2-1 advantage heading into the second. The Thunder rallied in the second period, tying the game on a goal by Anthony Camara. However, Kansas City regained the lead late in the period to make it 3-2. Undeterred, Tulsa came out strong in the third period and tied the game once again on a goal by Cale Fleury. The Mustangs answered back with a goal of their own, but the Thunder refused to go away. With just over three minutes remaining in regulation, Conner Roulette scored a dramatic goal to tie the game at 4-4 and send it into overtime. In the extra period, it was Tulsa’s Xavier Parent who played the hero. Parent netted the game-winning goal just 1:56 into overtime, giving the Thunder a thrilling 5-4 victory. The win was a significant one for Tulsa, as it extended their point streak to six games (4-0-2). The Thunder now sit in second place in the ECHL’s Central Division. Kansas City, meanwhile, fell to 10-16-4-0 on the season. The Mustangs have now lost two straight games. Key Performers: * Xavier Parent (TUL): Game-winning goal in overtime * Anthony Camara (TUL): Goal and an assist * Cale Fleury (TUL): Goal and an assist * Josh Conlogue (KAN): 28 saves on 33 shots * Garrett Haar (KAN): Goal and an assist Next Up: The Tulsa Thunder will host the Wichita Thunder on Saturday night at the BOK Center. The Kansas City Mustangs will travel to Fort Wayne to face the Komets on Sunday afternoon.