The Danbury Hat Tricks extended their season one more game with a 6-2 win over Carolina in Game 3 of the Commissioner's Cup Finals.
Daniel McKitrick scored his first goal of the playoffs halfway through the first period to tie the game at 1-1.
The Hat Tricks used a three-goal second period to put some cushion between them and the Thunderbirds.
The do or die Game 4 will be Saturday night in Danbury with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena.