On Saturday night, Oleg Kulebiakin emerged as the hero for the Halifax Mooseheads, scoring the decisive overtime winner in a thrilling game against the Gatineau Olympiques, which ended with a score of 4-3. This victory further enhances Halifax’s standing in the league as they improve their record to 19-16-1-2 for the season.

The game began with an electric start as Shawn Carrier quickly opened the scoring for Halifax, just 48 seconds into the first period. Carrier's goal came after Carlos Händel skillfully maneuvered behind the Olympiques’ net to find him in front, allowing Carrier to tap the puck past Gatineau’s goaltender, Danai Shaiikov. Kulebiakin doubled Halifax’s advantage at 4:28, receiving a pass from Händel positioned in front of the net and firing it over Shaiikov with precision.

As the period progressed, Dylan Allie managed to bring the Olympiques back within one goal. However, the Mooseheads quickly responded to restore their two-goal cushion at 16:07, when Kulebiakin’s shot was deflected by Liam Kilfoil into the Gatineau goal, showcasing the Mooseheads' strong offensive performance.

Despite Halifax's attempts to pull away, Gatineau's Maxim Dubé found the back of the net with his 10th goal of the season, further narrowing the deficit. The momentum shifted significantly when Nicholas Petrut executed a powerplay goal to equalize the score, insisting on extending the game into overtime.

As the game moved into the extra period, Kulebiakin once again showcased his skill by netting the game-winner for the Mooseheads. Seizing a rebound opportunity, he fired the puck into the Olympiques' goal, sealing the match for Halifax and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

Following the game, the standout performances were recognized through star selections. The first star of the game was awarded to Mooseheads' defenseman Carlos Händel, who garnered two assists throughout the match. Gatineau's Jérémie Dumas-Larouche received the second star for his contributions, while Kulebiakin was honored as the third star, accumulating two goals and an assist during the game.

Halifax looks forward to their next match on Thursday, January 15, where they will host the Chicoutimi Saguenéens at the Scotiabank Centre. Fans are encouraged to tune in, with the puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. Live coverage will be available on 95.7 NewsRadio, featuring Garreth MacDonald who will host the pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m.