Game Summary: Northwest Express vs. Isanti Outlaws - December 13, 2024

Northwest Express Edge Isanti Outlaws in Shootout Thriller
The Northwest Express defeated the Isanti Outlaws 4-3 in a shootout on Friday night at the Isanti Ice Arena. The tightly contested matchup saw both teams battling hard, with the Express prevailing in a dramatic finish.

Period 1
The Outlaws struck first in the opening period with a power-play goal from Cole Jensen, assisted by Austin Westman and Carson Finch at 17:44. Penalties disrupted the flow for both teams, but Isanti carried a 1-0 lead into the intermission.

Period 2
The second period was action-packed, with Isanti extending their lead to 3-0 after power-play goals from LeMieux (4:57) and Jensen (7:50). However, the Express roared back with two quick strikes. Eli Underhill scored at 13:08, assisted by Lundbohm, followed by an unassisted tally from Alexander at 14:54 to narrow the gap to 3-2.

Period 3
In the third period, Northwest Express tied the game at 3-3 when Aguilera found the net at 8:38, assisted by McGrew. The physicality ramped up with multiple roughing penalties but neither team could find the go-ahead goal, sending the game into overtime.

OT
The extra frame was scoreless, despite several quality chances.

Shootout!
In the shootout, Northwest Express sealed the victory with goals from Browning and Lundbohm, while Isanti’s attempts were stopped by Express goalie Freshwater.

The Express outshot the Outlaws 61-39, with Kavanagh and Freshwater combining for 36 saves. Isanti’s Healey was stellar in net, turning aside 57 of 60 shots in regulation and overtime.
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With the win, the Northwest Express continue to show resilience, overcoming a three-goal deficit to secure the victory in front of 200 fans.