Monsters beat Utica, 3-2, in overtime for 2-0 start to season

Monsters beat Utica, 3-2, in overtime for 2-0 start to season

Mikael Pyyhtiä scored a power-play goal 23 seconds into overtime to give the Monsters a 3-2 victory over host Utica on Oct. 11. Brendan Gaunce and Riley Bezeau also tallied for the Monsters, who swept the opening-weekend series against the Comets. Guance’s goal was short-handed. Pyyhtiä also had an assist. The Monsters were 1 of 7 on power plays and held Utica to 0 of 4 with the advantage. Cleveland goalie Zach Sawchenko made 21 saves. The Monst…