GENESEO, NY: The SUNY Geneseo men's hockey team rallied late in the third period, scoring twice in the final five minutes to secure a 4-3 comeback win over Albertus Magnus this evening. Sean Melso netted the game-winner with just 1:40 remaining, lifting the Knights to 4-1-0 overall and 1-0-0 in their first conference matchup of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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Neither team found the back of the net in the opening period, as both sides settled into a tight defensive battle with scoring chances hard to come by.
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Caden Pendo broke the stalemate at 15:27 in the second period, taking a pass from Jack McDonald and firing the puck past the near post to give Geneseo the lead. Albertus Magnus responded with a power-play goal to even the score, but the Knights answered with a power-play tally of their own. Ryan Forberg found the back of the net off assists from Danny Bagnole and Sterling Wolters. The Falcons added another goal to send the teams into the third period tied 2-2.
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Albertus Magnus grabbed its first lead of the night with a shorthanded goal at 12:47 in the third. The Knights continued to push and found the equalizer with under five minutes remaining. Jack McDonald lifted the puck past the goaltender's blocker to knot the game at 3-3, with assists from Pendo and Bagnole.
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With just 1:40 on the clock, Sean Melso delivered the decisive blow, ripping a one-timer from the circle and burying the game-winning goal to complete the comeback and seal the 4-3 victory.
QUICK FACTS:
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Caden Pendo led the Knights offensively with one goal and two assists.
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Adam Casper earned his second win in net, making 25 saves.
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Geneseo controlled the faceoff circle, winning 57 of 87 draws. Filip Wiberg led the way, winning 25 of 33 faceoffs.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights will run it back against Albertus Magnus tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. at home.
