Duluth win against Roseville/Mahtomedi in overtime

It was a long and winding road for the Duluth at home against the Roseville/Mahtomedi in the game on Saturday. The home side won in overtime 3-2.

Duluth's Lydia Saxin scored the game-winning goal.

The visiting Roseville/Mahtomedi players opened strong, with Kylie Jones scoring early in the first period, a goal assisted by Ruby Eskin and Victoria Nelson.

The Roseville/Mahtomedi players increased the lead to 2-0 in the first period when Victoria Nelson scored, assisted by Kylie Jones.

Jenne Horvat scored midway through the second period, assisted by Lucy Fellman.

Karyssa Clough tied the game 2-2 late into the third period, assisted by Jenne Horvat and Rylan Lorenz. With this tie the game went to overtime.

In overtime, it took 2:24 before Lydia Saxin scored the game-winner for the home team, assisted by Gracyn Schipper and Bailey Coole.

Coming up:

The Duluth players travel to Anoka on Friday at 7 p.m. CST at Anoka Ice Arena. The Roseville/Mahtomedi players will face Mounds View/Irondale on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CST at National Sports Center.