Norfolk Wins 4-3 Over Trenton in Overtime Thriller

B. Engum scored the decisive goal in the first overtime period to secure a 4-3 victory for Norfolk against Trenton on November 8, 2026, according to a gamesheet reported by Hockeytech.

The contest was a volatile back-and-forth affair that required extra time to resolve. Norfolk’s victory was punctuated by Engum’s second goal of the night, which arrived at the 2:25 mark of the first overtime.

Trenton held early momentum, striking first in the second period when M. Sop found the back of the net at the 3:00 mark. The goal was assisted by J. Nurmi and A. Firriolo during a power play.

Norfolk responded quickly to level the score. K. McMullen scored at 9:39 of the second period, assisted by K. Papp and M. Citara on a power play, to tie the game at 1-1.

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The scoring intensity increased as the game progressed through the middle frames. Trenton regained the lead at 13:07 of the second period via M. Patterson, with help from J. Gelatt and N. Hanley.

Norfolk’s comeback attempt saw R. Gagnon net a goal at 4:53 of the third period, assisted by M. Citara and B. Osmundson on a power play. This goal brought the score to 2-2.

The game remained deadlocked until the final minutes of regulation. K. McMullen scored his second goal of the game at 8:49 of the third period, assisted by B. Osmundson and B. Engum, to make it 3-2 for Norfolk.

Trenton refused to concede easily. M. Colella scored at 11:40 of the third period, assisted by M. Heard and C. Enns, to tie the game at 3-3 and force the overtime period.

The statistical breakdown of the game’s scoring and goaltending is as follows:

Team	Goals	Shots	Saves	Goals Against
Trenton	3	35	31	4
Norfolk	4	35	32	3

Goaltending performances were central to the tightly contested match. Trenton’s R. Fanti recorded 31 saves on 35 shots over 62:06 minutes of play. Norfolk’s C. Delia handled 32 saves on 35 shots during 62:25 of action.

Discipline affected the game's rhythm, as several penalties disrupted the flow for both sides. Norfolk’s B. Engum was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking at 15:57 of the third period.

Trenton’s J. Gelatt and J. Nurmi both received hooking minor penalties during the third period. Norfolk also faced a bench minor for too many men at 1:14 of the third period.

Individual contributions were notable for several players. For Norfolk, M. Citara recorded three assists, while B. Engum contributed both a goal and an assist. Trenton’s M. Sop and M. Patterson each recorded one goal.