Nikita Alexandrov of the Springfield Thunderbirds (17) celebrates a goal against the Charlotte Checkers

Alexandrov's Big Night & OT Goal Caps Sweep of Checkers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (36-23-2-5, 79 points) survived a roller-coaster game against the Charlotte Checkers (35-23-5-3, 78 points) and propelled themselves into solo possession of third place in the Atlantic Division with a heartstopping 6-5 overtime victory on Saturday night at Bojangles' Coliseum. The first period proved to be one of the most chaotic 20-minute frames in recent memory, as the two cl... Full Story