Overtime Drama on a Saturday of Minnesota High School Hockey
Several games across Minnesota needed extra time on Saturday, with four matchups going beyond regulation and delivering tight finishes, momentum swings, and big moments late.
Eastview Outlasts Chanhassen in Overtime, 3–2
Eastview erased an early two-goal deficit and completed the comeback with a 3–2 overtime win over Chanhassen.
Chanhassen controlled the first period behind two goals from Logan Smith, including a power-play tally late in the frame. Eastview responded in the second, getting even-strength and power-play goals from Sam Wooten and Liam O’Donnell to tie the game at 2–2.
After a scoreless third period, Wooten struck again in overtime, finishing an even-strength chance 5:34 into the extra session to seal the win. Eastview was outshot 38–30 but capitalized on key opportunities, including Wooten’s two-goal performance.
Luverne Rallies Past Dodge County in OT, 4–3
Luverne needed overtime to complete a comeback win over Dodge County, pulling out a 4–3 victory after trailing early.
Dodge County jumped ahead 2–0 in the first period, but Luverne slowly worked back into the game. Colton Haubrich scored twice to even the score in the third before Will Bergman gave Luverne its first lead of the night.
Dodge County forced overtime on a power-play goal from Nolan Steele, but Luverne answered quickly in the extra period. Mallachi Domagala ended the game just 1:09 into overtime, finishing a rush to secure the win.
Detroit Lakes Edges East Grand Forks in OT, 3–2
Detroit Lakes survived a heavy shot total and earned a 3–2 overtime win over East Grand Forks.
East Grand Forks struck first and later tied the game in the third, but Detroit Lakes stayed patient despite being outshot 49–28. The game went to overtime, where Easton Kennedy scored the winner 7:32 into the extra period.
Detroit Lakes did not score on the power play, but its ability to convert at even strength proved enough to overcome East Grand Forks’ sustained pressure throughout the game.
Blake and Rochester Lourdes Settle for 2–2 Tie After Overtime
Blake and Rochester Lourdes skated to a 2–2 tie after a scoreless overtime period.
Blake built a 2–0 lead early in the second, but Rochester Lourdes responded with two goals later in the period to tie the game. Neither team could find the go-ahead goal in the third or overtime despite Blake holding a 40–28 edge in shots.
Both teams generated chances late, but goaltending and defensive play held firm through the extra session.
