Forward Riley Tufte posted a goal and three assists, while Fabian Lysell netted the game-winning goal with 1:47 to play in the final frame to put the Providence Bruins past the Springfield Thunderbirds 5-3 on Friday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Bridgeport, CT - Forwards Alex Steeves and Riley Tufte each scored twice in the Providence Bruins’ 5-3 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders on Friday night at Total Mortgage Arena.

Forward Matej Blumel netted the game-winning goal in overtime and added an assist, while Georgii Merkulov notched a goal and two assists in the Providence Bruins’ 3-2 overtime victory over the Bridgeport Islanders in the season opener at Total Mortgage Arena on Saturday night.

The Providence Bruins topped the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-0 on Friday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in the first of two preseason contests this weekend.