Trey Fix-Wolansky scored the only goal of the shootout and the Monsters won 3-2 on November 8 in Utica.

Monsters goaltender Zach Sawchenko stopped 31 of 33 shots in regulation, as well as all three Comets attempts in the shootout. He is 3-1 in five games this season with a 2.81 goals-against average.

Owen Sillinger and Luca Del Bel Belluz scored Cleveland’s goals, both in the second half.

The Monsters improved to 5-4-0-1. They continue their three-game New York State series on Nov. 9 at Syracuse.