Rage 5, Scorpions 3

As Adam Minnick said during the broadcast, this is definitely one that got away from the Scorps. They had plenty of chances to get back in the game, especially in the third period, but as has been the case most of this season, they just couldn't capitalize and swing the momentum.

Observations:

• Quite a game from Chris Robertson, who single-handedly carried the Scorpions' offense and very well could have potted 5 or even 6 goals on the night if you count the crossbar in the dying seconds, the robbery by Scott Reid off a rebound and the shot Robo fired just wide of the post from the low slot. I'm sure Randy Murphy's hoping the rest of the team can play with that kind of fire
• This was the third straight game against Rocky Mountain in which the Rage have burned the Scorps for a shorthanded goal. Not only that, but it came in the last minute of a period, which is one of hockey's Cardinal sins
• What is up with the Scorpions and penalty shots? Dating back to the preseason finale against Amarillo, the Scorpions are 0-for-9 in one-on-one situations this season. It could very well be a good thing that they haven't gone to a shootout yet. Still, with playoff races as tight as they tend to be, the Scorps need to figure something out if they want a fighting chance at picking up two points in the post-overtime session

Elsewhere:

• Texas ties Odessa for a share of the Southern Conference lead with a 5-4 OT win in OKC
• Nothing's worse for a goalie than stealing a game for your team, only to have them give it right back