KNIGHTS HOST GREYHOUNDS IN HUGE CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN

By Yannis Economopoulos

Knights host Greyhounds in huge Western Conference showdown

LONDON, ON – The London Knights extended their win streak to seven with a 4-3 win against Oshawa on Sunday. Tonight, the green and gold host the Soo Greyhounds in what should be a very entertaining matchup.

Scouting the Knights (38-11-0-3)

On Wednesday, London became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season. The Knights are 8-0-0-2 in their last 10 games and are on a 23-game point streak.

Kasper Halttunen led the way for London in Oshawa by scoring twice and dishing an assist. The Finnish winger now has points in four consecutive contests – notching eight in that span. The San Jose Sharks prospect shares the team lead in goals (27) and is seventh in points (48).

Easton Cowan buried the overtime winner on Sunday to extend his point streak to 21 games. The goal put him in a tie with Mitch Marner for the third-longest streak in franchise history. During this outstanding run, the Mount Brydges, Ont. native has 16 goals, 26 assists, and 42 points.

Special Teams

Power play – 1st (32.8%)

Penalty kill – 1st (84.3%)

Know the Foe – Soo Greyhounds (34-15-2-1)

The Soo have only won two of their previous five games but are 7-3-0-0 in their last 10.

In his last 10 outings, Jack Beck has amassed 11 points on three goals and seven helpers. The Calgary Flames prospect leads the Greyhounds in assists (44) and points (63).

Since being acquired by the Soo in mid-January, Gavin Hayes has been red hot. In 13 games with the red and white, he has 20 points. The Michigan product, who won gold at the World Juniors with Team USA, leads the Greyhounds in goals (29) and is second in points (56).

Special Teams

Power play – 8th (22.3%)

Penalty kill – 9th (80.3%)

Standings

London holds the top spot in the Midwest Division and Western Conference with 79 points, while the Greyhounds are second in the West Division and third in the Western Conference with 71 points.

Head-to-Head

Last year, these clubs split the series with two wins each, but the Soo have been victorious in both meetings this season.

The puck drops from Budweiser Gardens at 7:00 p.m. EST.