The Manchester Monarchs grew their current road winning streak to three games with a 5-2 victory over the Reading Royals on Friday night.
Manchester trailed by a goal heading into the first intermission, but responded 18 seconds into the second period thanks to a Sam Kurker rebound that he quickly placed in the back of the net.
The Monarchs would take a lead 18 seconds after that on a shot Matt Marcinew re-directed from David Kolomatis’ blast near the top of the right circle.
Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman would add two more goals for the Monarchs before the end of the period and Spencer Watson would add an insurance goal in the third period.
Michael Huntebrinker scored both of Reading’s goals, his first multi-goal game this season and his second multi-point game since the start of December.
With the win, Manchester (18-9-1-1) improved to a league best .722 winning percentage on the road, growing their divisional lead to six points after Wheeling and Adirondack lost in other Friday night action.
Manchester and Reading will meet again at Santander Arena on Saturday night at 7 p.m.
