BINGHAMTON, NY — Manchester rallied from two goals down in the third period before Bud Holloway scored only 1:43 into overtime, giving the Monarchs a 5-4 victory at Binghamton and a 2-1 series lead in their Atlantic Division semifinal. Game four is set for Tuesday night at the Broome County Arena in Binghamton. Playing their first home playoff game since 2005, the Senators started fast and furious with three goals in the first period. Defenseman Andre Benoit kicked off the flurry 3:28 into the game, and forwards Roman Wick and Colin Greening followed up with markers in the second half of the frame. Zack Smith helped out on both tallies as part of his three-assist effort. Holloway brought the Monarchs back into the game with a pair of second-period markers, and rookie Brayden Schenn assisted on the first one for his first professional postseason point. The 19-year-old Schenn, drafted fifth overall by Los Angeles in 2009, joined Manchester after completing his junior season with the Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings. Rookie forward Bobby Butler put the Senators on top 4-2 with a power play goal 7:14 into the third period, but Manchester defenseman Jake Muzzin quickly answered with a man-advantage marker of his own at 9:15. Dwight King then tied it up at the 11:50 mark, with Holloway picking up the lone assist. Holloway’s overtime tally completed a hat trick and four-point performance for the 23-year-old, and Corey Elkins earned the lone helper. Monarchs starting goaltender Jeff Zatkoff gave way after surrendering the three first-period goals, and rookie Martin Jones took over and made 14 saves to earn the win in his postseason debut.
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