Railers defeat Lions 5-4 in overtime comeback

The Worcester Railers achieved an exciting comeback victory against the Trois-Rivieres Lions, winning 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night. This win is noted as the second-greatest comeback in the city's hockey history. Worcester was trailing 4-1 with just over seven minutes left in the game. The Lions are currently first in the North Division and have already secured a playoff spot. Railers coach Nick Tuzzolino decided to take a risk by pulling their goalie early to add an extra attacker. Justin Gill, a rookie, played a crucial role in the comeback, scoring three goals, including the overtime winner. He started the rally with a power-play goal and quickly added two more goals to bring Worcester back into the match. In the final minutes of the game, Anthony Repaci and Matt DeMelis scored to tie the game at 4-4, sending it into overtime. In the overtime period, Gill secured the victory with a shot after a scramble for the puck. The win moved the Railers ahead of the Reading Royals in the North Division standings. This game marked only the third time in team history that Worcester came back from a three-goal deficit to earn points. The Railers are looking to keep the momentum going as they prepare to meet the Lions again on Sunday afternoon.