Niagara IceDogs Edge Erie Otters 6–5 in OT Finale

The Erie Otters closed out the season with a 6–5 overtime loss to the Niagara IceDogs Sunday.

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Michael Dec led Erie with two goals, while Andrew Kuzma, Ulysses Lombardi, and Tyler Cooper also scored. The Otters battled back multiple times, including taking a 5–4 lead in the third period before Niagara tied it late.

Ethan Czata scored the overtime winner for the IceDogs to seal the 6–5 result.

The loss wraps up the Otters’ 2025–26 regular season.