PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Oilers Close Season Series With Wichita With Dominant Win

TULSA, Okla. —The Oilers won 8-2 against the Wichita Thunder on Friday night at the BOK Center to close the season series 8-3-0-1 in Tulsa’s favor.

Tulsa Oilers forward Eddie Mattsushima (15), Wichita Thunder goalie Jake Theut (33), Wichita Thunder defenseman Billy Constantinou (34)

Joe Garreffa opened the scoring for the second time this week, wheeling to the high slot before beating Jake Theut. 4:54 in. Carson Denomie extended the lead to 2-0 with 2:56 left in the frame, roofing a snap shot after a deft feed from Max Golod.

Tulsa Oilers forward Adam Pleskach (18), Wichita Thunder goalie Jake Theut (33)

Adam Pleskach made it a 3-0 lead 7:44 into the second period, tapping home a rebound past Olivier Rodrigue. Less than two minutes later, Peter Crinella roofed a rebound of his own, bringing the score line 3-1 in Tulsa’s favor. Jack Doremus restored Tulsa’s three-goal lead 1:27 later, depositing a trickling puck from inside the crease.

Tulsa Oilers forward Eddie Mattsushima (15)

Logan Fredricks scored his 12^th of the season 13:43 into the period, cutting the score to 4-2. Garreffa logged his second of the game 31 seconds later, bringing the score 5-2 in Tulsa’s favor. Garreffa completed the hat trick with 2:53 left in the second period.

Wichita Thunder defenseman Alex Peters (8), Tulsa Oilers goalie Daniel Mannella (30), Tulsa Oilers defenseman John Furgele (21)

Eddie Matsushima extended the lead to five goals, roofing his chance over Rodrigue and earning a five-point night. Denomie closed the score line 8-2 with 5:40 left, sneaking a shot through traffic to keep the Oilers perfect on the power play on the night.