BUFFALO, N.Y. — University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic (1-1-0) defeated Alvernia (0-2-0) 3-2 in overtime Saturday, rallying from a two-goal deficit with two third-period goals before Fyodor Nikolayenya scored the game-winner.

Stout improved to 1-1-0 overall after finishing with a 33-22 advantage in shots. 

Alvernia took control in the first period, going ahead 1-0 on Jack Natyshak's even-strength goal at 14:03. The Blue Devils generated early pressure and had two power-play chances in the middle of the period, but Alvernia killed both penalties. Charles Becnel added a power-play goal with 2:22 left to give Alvernia a 2-0 lead entering the first intermission.

The second period stayed scoreless as Stout worked into chances from John Ross, Noah Tyrrell and Arhip Sidarovich, while Avery Alves helped keep the Blue Devils within two at the other end. Alvernia hit the pipe at 1:16 before the game moved to the third.

Nicholas Stevens started the Stout comeback 34 seconds into the third period, scoring unassisted on a breakaway to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Blue Devils tied the game at 13:02 when Tyrrell converted on the power play off assists from Nicolas Pigeon and Felix Cadieux-Fredette.

Stout continued to generate chances late in regulation, while Alves turned away Alvernia looks at the other end. Alvernia took a tripping penalty with 38 seconds left, and Sidarovich put a final shot on goal with one second remaining, but Jeff Kreidler made the save to send the game to overtime tied 2-2.

The Blue Devils ended it on the power play in overtime. Nikolayenya scored just 22 seconds in on a feed from Pigeon to secure the 3-2 win. The Blue Devils outshoot Alvernia 33-22. Pigeon recorded two
assists and won 12 of 17 faceoffs, while Tyrrell added a power-play goal and finished with three shots. Stevens scored on three shots.

The Blue Devils host Hamline University at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Fanetti Community Center.