Faubert’s late goal sparks Express win
CINCINNATI — The Chicago Express snapped a 10-game winless skid on the road, defeating the Cincinnati Cyclones 4-3 at the U.S. Bank Arena on Friday night.
The Express scored just 38 seconds into the game when Scott Wietecha converted a pass from Chad Painchaud.
With the game tied 1-1, Anthony Maiani assisted on Devin DiDiomete’s goal. Chaz Johnson gave the Express a 3-1 lead after one period on a power-play goal. But the Cyclones battle back for a 3-3 tie.
With 6:48 left in the third period, Pierre-Luc Faubert scored what proved to be the game-winner for the Express on assists from Tyler Donati and Johnson. Donati finished with 3 assists.
The teams play again today in Cincinnati.
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