HARTFORD, CT. (WFSB) - The Hartford Wolf Pack extended their winning streak to three games Friday night by defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds 5-2 in the I-91 Rivalry at PeoplesBank Arena.

The Wolf Pack controlled the early part of the game, outshooting the Thunderbirds 6-1 in the first period. They were rewarded with the game’s first goal at 10:12.

Justin Dowling fired a pass to Gabe Perreault, who scored his ninth goal of the season to make it 1-0. The goal extended Perreault’s point streak to three games.

Kalle Väisänen extended the lead to 2-0 at 3:29, scoring his first career AHL goal.

Daniel Walcott drove down the left-wing side, then sent the puck to the front of the net. Väisänen tipped the puck by Zherenko.

Casey Fitzgerald’s second goal of the season came at 12:14, making

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