&nbsp;Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald scored two power-play goals in Bridgeport's 4-1 win over the Hersey Bears to stave off a series sweep. 
Dylan Reese also chipped in with two assists as the Sound Tigers sent the series back to Hershey, where game 5 will take place Wednesday. 
Finnish goaltending prospect Mikko Koskinen turned away 26 shots for Bridgeport.

Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald scored two power-play goals in Bridgeport's 4-1 win over the Hersey Bears to stave off a series sweep. Dylan Reese also chipped in with two assists as the Sound Tigers sent the series back to Hershey, where game 5 will take place Wednesday. Finnish goaltending prospect Mikko Koskinen turned away 26 shots for Bridgeport.

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