Watertown Rallies Late to Edge Fraser in Thrilling 4-3 Victory

In a game packed with intensity, momentum shifts, and hard-hitting action, Watertown emerged victorious with a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Fraser on home ice. The clash featured standout performances, big hits, and late-game heroics that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

First Period: Watertown Strikes First

The scoring opened early in the first period, with Watertown’s Quinn Chevers finding the back of the net at 6:36 off assists from Andrew Whalen and Kyle Powell. The early goal set the tone for a physical and competitive match. Chevers’ performance earned him the night’s second star honors.

Second Period: Fraser Fights Back

Fraser responded in the second, with Chris Corgan tying the game at 4:20, assisted by Mathias Tellstrom and Jameson Milam. Momentum quickly swung Fraser’s way as Tellstrom capitalized less than three minutes later, putting Fraser ahead 2-1 with an unassisted goal at 7:01. His strong offensive performance and assist later in the game earned him the night’s third star.

Fraser added to their lead on the power play when Eli Rivers buried a shot at 7:56, assisted by Nicholas Magill-Diaz and Nick Gullo, extending the score to 3-1. However, Watertown wasn’t ready to fold.

Late in the period, Davide Gaeta sparked a comeback with a clutch goal at 16:59, assisted by Declan Flanagan and Trevor Grasby, cutting Fraser’s lead to 3-2. Gaeta’s crucial score and physical presence throughout the game earned him the night’s first star.

Third Period: Watertown’s Late Surge

Determined to fight back, Watertown tied the game early in the third when Carter Thornton scored at 2:36, with assists from Chase DiBari and Lincoln Gingerich.

Fraser struggled to maintain discipline, and a high-sticking double minor on Mathias Tellstrom gave Watertown a key opportunity. The game-winner came late in the third period when Trevor Lord capitalized on the power play at 16:54, assisted by Kyle Powell, pushing Watertown into the lead for good at 4-3.

Physical Play and Penalties Define the Game

The game wasn’t short on physicality, with penalties on both sides adding to the tension. A heated exchange in the final minutes saw Watertown’s Domenic Della Civita and Fraser’s Nick Gullo drop the gloves, earning five-minute majors for fighting. Della Civita also received a 10-minute misconduct for continuing the altercation.

Three Stars of the Game

1st Star: Davide Gaeta (Watertown, 1 Goal)

2nd Star: Quinn Chevers (Watertown, 1 Goal)

3rd Star: Mathias Tellstrom (Fraser, 1 Goal, 1 Assist)