The Portland Pirates split a weekend double-header with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Cross Insurance Arena. Portland is now 18-13-1 which is good for third place is the AHL's Atlantic Division.
Portland 4, Lehigh Valley 3 (OT)
The Pirates took the opener of the set with a 4-3 decision on Saturday night. Kyle Rau scored two goals including the overtime winner. Petr Straka put the Phantoms on top 15 seconds into the first period from Tim Brent and Samuel Morin. Rob Schremp equalized midway through the frame with the assists going to Jonathan Racine and John McFarland.