Johnston Picks up First Career Shutout in Win Over Otters
On Thursday, October 1, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Erie Otters at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the only time this season. The game was presented by PETE 99.7.
The game was a special one for Petes OA forward Lucas Karmiris. Karmiris was acquired by Peterborough from the Brampton Steelheads in August of 2025, getting injured in training camp and battling multiple knee surgeries that kept him out for the 2025-26 season. Tonight, Karmiris suited up for the Petes for the first time, playing in his first OHL game since April of 2025. With 37 seconds left in the first period, he fired a shot past Erie goaltender David Egorov, scoring his first goal for Peterborough in his return to the ice.
Karmiris’ goal helped the Petes to a 4-0 win over the Otters, Peterborough’s second victory of the season. Masen Johnston led the way for the Petes, picking up the win and stopping all 32 shots he faced for his first career shutout. Adam Novotný and Leon Kolarik both scored their fourth goals of the season, while Yanis Lutz scored his first. Braydon McCallum picked up two assists on the night, while Cooper Dennis, Adam Levac, Aiden Young, Matthew Perreault, Landon Roulston, and Ben Radley all had an assist.
Game Recap:
First Period:
- Peterborough Goal (12:22) PP – Adam Novotný (4), Assists – Cooper Dennis (6), Adam Levac (4)
- Peterborough Goal (19:23) – Lucas Karmiris (1), Assists – Aiden Young (3), Braydon McCallum (2)
Second Period:
- Peterborough Goal (4:40) PP – Yanis Lutz (1), Assists – Matthew Perreault (3), Braydon McCallum (3)
Third Period:
- Peterborough Goal (10:47) – Leon Kolarik (4), Assists – Landon Roulston (1), Ben Radley (1)
The Petes are back in action on Friday, October 2, when they travel to Kingston to take on the Kingston Frontenacs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Slush Puppie Place. The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.
