The Tulsa Oilers overcame a two goal deficit at the start of the third period, and in spite of losing 4-3 to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs in overtime still earned an important point to stay within striking of a playoff position in the Northern Conference.

Goaltender Marco Emond, in his first start of the season for the Oilers, stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced in the first period, as only Tyrel Lucas’ rebound with 39 seconds left gave Bossier-Shreveport a 1-0 lead.

Dan Riedel got that back for the Oilers in the first two minutes of the second period. His goal ended a shutout streak of 86:05 against Bossier-Shreveport. The Mudbugs answered back in the second period though with a shorthanded goal by Brett Smith and power play goal by Jeff Kyrzakos.

Derek Eastman’s’ shorthanded blast that cut the lead to 3-2 at 7:45 of the third period ignited the Oilers’ rally. Troy Riddle lifted home a rebound with 2:58 left to force the overtime.

It didn’t take long for Justin Aikins to end the contest, scoring 21 seconds into overtime. The point keeps the Oilers within two points of fifth place Missouri for the final playoff spot in the Northern Conference. The Oilers trail fourth place Mississippi by five points.

The Oilers and Bossier-Shreveport play again Sunday afternoon at 4:05 at the BOK Center.

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