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Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Take Commanding Lead in OHL Playoff Series
3/30/2026, 8:22:22 PM
Overtime Victory Highlights Game Two Against London Knights
In a thrilling overtime finish, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeated the London Knights 3-2 on Sunday night, securing a 2-0 lead in their first-round Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoff series. Captain Brady Martin scored the decisive goal in the final minute of overtime, showcasing his leadership and skill during a critical moment for the team.
The Greyhounds initially took control of the game, with Marco Mignosa opening the scoring on a power play in the first period. Mignosa received a pass from defenceman Lukas Fischer and found the net at 7:59. The Greyhounds extended their lead to 2-0 in the second period when Chase Reid scored off a one-timer from the top of the left faceoff circle at 11:44. However, the Knights responded with a power play goal from Braiden Clark, narrowing the gap to 2-1 before the end of the second period.
The Knights equalized early in the third period when Linus Funck scored on a rebound just 83 seconds in. Despite the Knights' resurgence, the Greyhounds maintained composure and ultimately secured the win in overtime, thanks to Martin's goal, which came after a well-executed play drawn up by assistant coach Brendan Taylor during a timeout.
Key Contributions and Team Dynamics
Mignosa was instrumental in the game, contributing a goal and two assists, bringing his total to five points in the series. Goaltender Carter George made 32 saves for the Greyhounds, while Knights' Sebastian Gatto faced a barrage of shots, making 40 saves, including 15 in overtime.
Head coach John Dean praised the team's ability to navigate the game's emotional highs and lows, emphasizing the importance of returning to their playing identity. “There’s going to be ups and downs and flows, and it’s very important that we get back to our identity as fast as we can,” Dean stated.
Upcoming Games and Series Outlook
The Greyhounds will host games three and four at the GFL Memorial Gardens, with game three scheduled for Tuesday night at 8:07 p.m. and game four on Wednesday at 7:07 p.m. If necessary, game five will take place in London on Friday night. The Greyhounds aim to capitalize on their momentum and secure a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I just skated up the ice and Miggy made a great play, held onto it, dropped it to me and I just pushed to the middle and shot it far side right over the pad,” — Brady Martin, Captain, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
- “To get two on the road and know you’re going home to a crazy crowd for games three and four, it’s awesome.” — Marco Mignosa, Forward, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
- “Anytime you can come in here and get two, it’s obviously a positive.” — John Dean, Head Coach, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
This victory places the Greyhounds in a strong position as they look to advance further in the OHL playoffs, with their next games promising to be pivotal in determining the series outcome.
