Series HQ: London vs. Erie
Game 4 – London Knights 4 at Erie Otters 3 (OT)
- Edmonton Oilers prospect Sam O’Reilly (2G, 2A) scored the game winning and series clinching goal in overtime to send the London Knights to the Western Conference Final
- Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan had a three point night with a goal and two assists
- Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ty Henry recorded his first career #OHLPlayoffs goal to give Erie a brief lead in the game
- San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson notched his fourth goal of the post-season striking midway through the game on the power play
- NHL Draft prospect Malcolm Spence scored an early third period goal which would stand as the goal to force overtime in this contest
- Charlie Burns played big in the moment for the Erie Otters as he stopped 46 shots in the game four overtime loss
Game Centre | London Post-Game
Game 3 – London Knights 4 at Erie Otters 0
- Austin Elliot made 23 saves in this huge shutout win, making that seven straight playoff wins for the netminder.
- The Knights finished off the first period hot, scoring three goals within a 31 second timeframe to take control of the game. This included goals by Easton Cowan, Landon Sim, and Jacob Julien.
- Kasper Halttunen extended the Knights’ lead in the second period.
Game 2 – Erie Otters 2 at London Knights 7
- Ottawa Senators prospect Blake Montgomery’s first period goal stood as the game-winner.
- Sam Alfano opened the scoring to get the Otters off on the right foot, but the Knights’ offence surged to take control.
- Denver Barkey had a goal and three assists to earn first star honours.
- Easton Cowan scored two in the win.
- Edmonton Oilers prospect William Nicholl finished with a goal and two helpers.
Game 1 – Erie Otters 3 at London Knights 6
- Landon Sim’s second period goal stood as the game-winner for the Knights.
- First period goals at both ends of the ice sent this one into the second frame all evened out at one.
- Both teams traded off on goals in the second period, with Denver Barkey and Landon sim striking for London, while Dylan Edwards and Wesley Royston buried one each for the Otters.
- Denver Barkey scored a hat-trick for the knights, earning first star and OHL performer of the night honours.
- Leafs prospect Easton Cowan had four assists.
(1) London Knights (55-11-2-0) vs. (5) Erie Otters (34-28-4-2)
The defending OHL champion London Knights continue their playoff push, cruising through the first round with a commanding 4-0 sweep of Owen Sound, outscoring the Attack 27-12. With a deep roster of returning champions and elite talent, the regular-season leaders now set their sights on a third straight trip to the Western Conference Final.
The Erie Otters remain without key defenceman Matthew Schaefer and captain Carey Terrance (Anaheim Ducks), but veteran forward Pano Fimis continues to lead the charge. He’s backed by a determined core that includes Chicago Blackhawks prospect Martin Misiak, who ranks among the league’s top post-season scorers. The Otters come off a five-game series triumph over the defending Memorial Cup champion Saginaw Spirit, and are aiming to return to the Conference Final for the first time since their 2017 championship run.
London and Erie’s last playoff clash went seven games back in 2017. We’ll see if this one can match that intensity.
Series Schedule:
Game 1: Thurs., April 10 – Erie at London, 7:00pm
Game 2: Sat., April 12 – Erie at London, 7:00pm
Game 3: Tues., April 15 – London at Erie, 7:00pm
Game 4: Thurs., April 17 – London at Erie, 7:00pm
Game 5: Fri., April 18 – Erie at London, 7:00pm*
Game 6: Sun., April 20 – London at Erie, 4:00pm*
Game 7: Tues., April 22 – Erie at London, 7:00pm*
Season Series:
London wins 4-2
Oct. 4 – ER 5 at LDN 3
Oct. 20 – ER 1 at LDN 3
Dec. 18 – LDN 6 at ER 1
Jan. 31 – ER 2 at LDN 4
Feb. 22 – LDN 5 at ER 1
Feb. 28 – LDN 4 at ER 6
Playoff History:
This marks the ninth time that London and Erie have met in the OHL Playoffs.
2017 ER def. LDN 4-3 – Second Round / 2016 LDN def. ER 4-0 – Conference Final / 2015 ER def. LDN 4-0 – Second Round / 2009 LDN def. ER 4-1 – First Round / 2004 LDN def. ER 4-0 – Second Round / 2002 ER def. LDN 4-2 – Second Round / 2001 ER def. LDN 4-1 – First Round / 1998 LDN def. ER 4-3 – First Round
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