Moberg OT Goal Lifts Everblades Past Icemen 3-2

Florida rallies from one-goal deficit to win in extra time

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:08am

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The Florida Everblades came from behind to defeat the Jacksonville Icemen 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night. Cole Moberg scored the game-winning goal 1:29 into the extra period to give the Everblades the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Everblades in contention for the South Division title, with their magic number now down to 5 points. The Everblades and Icemen have played a tight season series, with Florida now holding a 3-2 record in one-goal games against their division rival.

The details

Anthony Romano opened the scoring for the Everblades late in the first period on the power play. Jacksonville responded in the second with a goal from Jake Pietila to tie the game at 1-1. The Icemen then took a 2-1 lead in the third on a goal from David Jankowski, but Ross MacDougall evened the score for Florida to force overtime. In the extra period, Cole Moberg netted the game-winner for the Everblades.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Romano's opening goal came late in the first period.
  • Pietila scored the tying goal for Jacksonville in the second period.
  • Jankowski gave the Icemen a 2-1 lead in the third period.
  • MacDougall scored the equalizer for the Everblades in the third period.
  • Moberg's overtime winner came 1:29 into the extra period.

The players

Cole Moberg

A forward for the Florida Everblades who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Anthony Romano

A forward for the Florida Everblades who opened the scoring with a power play goal in the first period.

Jake Pietila

A forward for the Jacksonville Icemen who scored the tying goal in the second period.

David Jankowski

A forward for the Jacksonville Icemen who gave his team a 2-1 lead in the third period.

Ross MacDougall

A defenseman for the Florida Everblades who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

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What’s next

The Everblades will look to clinch the South Division title in their remaining six games of the regular season.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory over a divisional rival keeps the Everblades in prime position to win their division and sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the regular season.