Hershey Bears Claim Overtime Win Against Utica Comets

The teams will face off again on February 24th.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:15pm

The Utica Comets and Hershey Bears played a close game on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with Hershey prevailing in overtime by a score of 4-3.

Why it matters

The Hershey Bears and Utica Comets are both American Hockey League (AHL) teams with passionate fan bases, so this overtime victory was an exciting matchup between two top contenders in the league.

The details

The game went into overtime after the teams were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. Hershey was able to score the game-winning goal in the extra period to claim the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on February 24th.

The players

Hershey Bears

An American Hockey League (AHL) team based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Utica Comets

An American Hockey League (AHL) team based in Utica, New York.

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What’s next

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Comets will play against the Rocket at 6 p.m. CST, and the Bears will play against the Penguins at 6:05 p.m. CST.

The takeaway

This overtime thriller between the Hershey Bears and Utica Comets showcases the high level of competition in the American Hockey League, with both teams battling until the final seconds to claim victory.