WORCESTER – This was a game that some previous Railers teams. In fact, as recently as a couple of weeks ago, Worcester would have found a way to lose.

Instead, they got more fabulous goaltending from Henrik Tikkanen and another overtime goal from Matt DeMelis to beat the Maine Mariners in overtime, 2-1.

Worcester has won four straight games. The last time the Railers did that was from Jan. 31 through Feb. 7 last season.

Tikkanen made 35 saves to outduel Luke Cavallin, who stopped 27. It was a wonderful goaltending battle, and with the game going into overtime, had a sort of post-season feel to it even though it is not yet Thanksgiving.

“Our division is playoff-like all the time,” Railers coach Nick Tuzzolino said. “These are the types of games we have to be ready.”

DeMelis’ goal was

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