Florida dominated the first period; the two opening goals came from the Blades’ best defender. The first shot was a quick, shorthanded goal from Jordan Sambrook, assisted by Tarun Fizer. The next goal was scored by Gianfranco Cassaro, with assists from Connor Doherty and Fizer. Orlando responded late in the period with a goal from Connor Kurth, following passes from Anthony Bardaro and Tony Follmer.
“Keep attacking with speed, we’re pretty fast, so just keep using our speed,” Fizer said in the first break interview with Adam Plager.
Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the second period, as both teams registered six shots on target.
In the third, Fizer scored the insurance goal for the Everblades, marking his third point of the night, on passes from Sambrook and Patrick Kyte. The Blades extended their lead again with an empty net goal from captain Oliver Chau.
Tonight was the tenth meeting between the Everblades and the Solar Bears. Their next game is this Saturday at the Kia Center in Orlando.
BLADE BITS
- Florida extended their winning streak to four games and handed Orlando their sixth straight loss.
- Florida is 10-0-0-0 in scoring shorthands this season.
Thursday’s play sheet
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