Bemstrom lifts Monsters in OT

Emil Bemstrom scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the first-place Monsters to a 4-3 victory over host Toronto on Nov. 26.

Bemstrom scored the last two goals of the game. He tied at 3-3 with a goal midway through the third period, then won it 4:23 into OT. He has nine goals this season.

Carson Meyer and Kent Johnson also scored for Cleveland (124-1-0).

Trey Fix-Wolansky had two assists, giving him 15 for the year.

Jet Greaves made 22 saves.

The Monsters, who have won four in a row, are off until Dec. 2, when they host Utica.

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