Blake Christensen opened the scoring for the Railers four minutes into the first period as he finished off a scramble on top of Hayden Lavigne’s crease to make it 1-0 Worcester with 16:02 left in the 1st.
Tristan Pomerleau, known more for his defensive prowess than his offensive output, chipped in with a crucial goal for the Growlers as he beat Colten Ellis five hole from the top of the circle to make it 1-1 with 7:47 remaining in the first period.
Orrin Centazzo made it two for the Growlers moments after Pomerleau’s strike when he was first to react to the rebound from a tight angle Zach O’Brien shot, slotting home the second attempt to put Newfoundland ahead 2-1 with 4:53 left in the 1st.
Riley McCourt maintained his impressive recent display with yet another goal as he got the last touch on a scramble in the Worcester goalmouth to make it 3-1 Growlers after 20 minutes.
Following a scoreless middle frame, Reece Newkirk nabbed one back for the Railers who trailed 3-2 with 16:49 to go in regulation.
Thanks to some timely saves from Lavigne and a strong collective defensive effort from Newfoundland, the visiting Growlers grabbed a 3-2 victory on Sunday.
Newfoundland are back in action on Wednesday night against the Adirondack Thunder.
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