Rick Bacmanski

The Elmira Jackals overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd at First Arena, scoring three goals in the opening 8:26 of the final frame and defeating the Wheeling Nailers, 3-2. The Jackals extended their lead in the Atlantic Division to four points over Wheeling with the club’s fifth-straight win.

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The Elmira Jackals return home after a seven-game road trip when they welcome the Wheeling Nailers to First Arena at 7:05 p.m on 4-for-$44 night. The Jackals snapped a tie with the Nailers for first place in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday, jumping into sole possession of the top spot with a 3-2 win in overtime in Wheeling. Elmira will play its first contest at First Arena tonight since Dec. 3 and enters the contest on a three-game home winning streak.

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