Ontario Reign defeat Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime

The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds initially held a 2-0 lead following goals from Eduard Sale in the first period and Lleyton Roed in the second.

The Reign mounted a comeback in the second period with goals from Martin Chromiak and Lane Pederson to tie the game. After a scoreless third period, Cole Guttman scored at the 4:00 mark of overtime to secure the victory for Ontario.

Despite the loss, the Firebirds have earned at least one point in each of their first four games of the 2026-27 season. Coachella Valley will next face the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday, October 14.