The Portland Pirates coughed up a two-goal lead to the determined host Bridgeport Sound Tigers, who scored three times in the third period to post a 5-2 win at Webster Bank Arena. The loss snapped the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
Jonathan Racine (2) opened the scoring with a rare goal 2:17 into the action, with the assists going to red-hotChase Balisy and Sena Acolatse.
Defenseman Brent Regner (4) added to Portland's lead at the 3:57 mark of the second period. Wayne Simpson drew the only assist on the even-strength goal.