Nikolayenya Nets OT Winner in Blue Devil’s 3-2 Win Over Alvernia

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic (1-1-0) defeated Alvernia (0-2-0) 3-2 in overtime Saturday, rallying from a two-goal deficit with two third-period goals before Fyodor Nikolayenya scored the game-winner. Stout improved to 1-1-0 overall after finishing with a 33-22 advantage in shots. Alvernia took control in the first period, going ahead 1-0 on Jack Natyshak’s even-strength goal at 14:03. The Blue Devils generated early pressure and had two power-play chances in the middle of the period, but Alvernia killed both penalties. Charles Becnel added a power-play goal with 2:22 left to give Alvernia a 2-0 lead entering the first…