ESTERO, Fla. – Craig Needham’s second goal, scored 3:41 into overtime, secured a 2‑1 victory for the Florida Everblades over the Kansas City Outlaws in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals on Wednesday night at Hertz Arena, in front of 6,570 fans. The win positions the Everblades 2–1 in the series.
For the third straight game, the Outlaws opened the scoring 2:55 into the second period when Nolan Sullivan passed to Casey Carreau, who rattled a one‑timed shot past Cam Johnson for his third goal of the playoffs.
The Everblades tied the game with a shorthanded goal 13:09 into the third period. Oliver Chau’s attempt from the left‑wing circle was blocked by Jack LaFontaine, but Craig Needham seized the rebound and slid the ball into the net for his third postseason point.
Game 4 is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hertz Arena. View the action live on FloHockey.
2026 Kelly Cup Finals Series
