GAME HIGHLIGHTS & RECAP: Colts vs. Rangers – May 8th, 2026
Kitchener, Ont. – Matthew Andonovski scored Kitchener’s fourth overtime goal of these playoffs to give the Rangers a 2-0 series advantage with the series shifting to Barrie on Sunday night.
Barrie opened the scoring late in the opening period via Brad Gardiner’s seventh of the post-season. Gabriel Chiarot responded for the Rangers jumping on a loose puck in front of the Barrie goal. The game did not stay tied long as Emil Hemming quickly restored the Colts advantage off an odd man rush and Barrie once again led by a goal heading into the second intermission.
With the Rangers shorthanded to start the third period, Sam O’Reilly and Carson Campbell were sprung on a two-on-one rush with O’Reilly setting up Campbell for the game-tying goal. Christian Humphres scored on a later power play opportunity for the Rangers scoring with 2:36 left in regulation, however, with just four seconds on the clock, Kashawn Aitcheson was able to pounce on a rebound and send the game to overtime. After throwing 20 shots on the Barrie goal, Matthew Andonovski saw his point show beat the screened Hrebik and give the Rangers a crucial Game 2 victory.
Attendance: 7,533
Scoring Summary:
First Period
BAR 1 – KIT 0
18:37 Brad Gardiner (7) – Unassisted
Second Period
BAR 1 – KIT 1
10:10 Gabriel Chiarot (4) – Luke Ellinas, Haeden Ellis
BAR 2 – KIT 1
11:19 Emil Hemming (13) – Ben Wilmott, Gabriel Eliasson
Third Period
BAR 2 – KIT 2 – SHG
0:28 Carson Campbell (3) – Sam O’Reilly
BAR 2 – KIT 3 – PPG
17:34 Christian Humphreys (8) – Cameron Reid, Tanner Lam
BAR 3 – KIT 3 – PPG
19:57 Kashawn Aitcheson (7) – Ben Wilmott, Parker von Richter
Overtime
BAR 3 – KIT 4 – GWG
18:03 Matthew Andonovski (3) – Cameron Reid, Luke Ellinas
The Numbers Game:
Shots: BAR 33 – KIT 59
Power play: BAR 1/3 – KIT 1/3
FO%: BAR 45% – KIT 55%
The Starting Goalies:
Ben Hrebik (BAR) – 55/59 Saves, Four Goals Against, Loss
Christian Kirsch (KIT) – 30/33 Saves, Three Goals Against, Win
Can’t make the trip? No problem. We’re bringing the energy home with official watch parties happening across Waterloo Region for every away game this round.
Join us at:
- Moose Winooski’s
- Four Fathers Brewing
- Jack Astor’s Kitchener*
- Boston Pizza Bingemans
Catch every moment with full game audio, clappers, and a room full of Rangers fans ready to bring the noise.
(*Jack Astor’s Kitchener will not be showing the game on Sunday, May 10th)
UP NEXT:
Following Game 2, the Blueshirts will head to Barrie for Games 3 and 4 on Sunday, May 10th and Tuesday, May 12th. Puck drop on Sunday is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Sadlon Arena.
For media inquiries, contact:
Luca Lombardi
Manager, Communications and Community Relations
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
(416) 885-4510
