Last-gasp win for Telford Tigers as they beat Milton Keynes Lightning 2-1
Telford Tigers extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League to four points with a dramatic 2-1 win over Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night.
An early goal from the hosts meant Telford trailed for much of the game in Milton Keynes, before they snatched victory with two last-gasp strikes – including one in overtime.
Victory means the Tigers now have a key psychological advantage over second-placed Lightning, ahead of tonight's return encounter at Telford Ice Rink (6pm).
Tigers coach Tom Watkins paid tribute to his players' refusal to give up hope – even after they initially failed to take advantage of better possession later in the game.
He said: "I don't think I've got much of a voice left after that! I said to the players at the end of the second period that I didn't think we had earned it.
"I said to them to go out in the third period and earn it, and they did. I thought we took over the game really well with some excellent hockey later on.
