Knights no longer perfect in the playoffs

The London Knights are no longer perfect in the playoffs.

Hunter Haight scored twice and added an assist as the Saginaw Spirit defeated the visiting London Knights 6-2 on Monday in the OHL's Western Conference final.

Owen Beck, Michael Misa, Calem Mangone and Alex Christopoulos also scored for the Spirit, who trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. Rodwin Dionicio chipped in with three assists, while Braden Hache and Zayne Parekh each added two helpers.

Rusian Gazizov and Landon Sim scored for the Knights, who won a pair of 3-1 games at home to open the series.

The Spirit outshot the Knights 38-20. The Knights had a 2-1 lead after the first period, but the Spirit led 4-2 heading into the third.

Game 4 is Wednesday at Dow Event Center.

Round 1 schedule

(1) London Knights vs. (8) Flint Firebirds

Game 1: Fri., March 29 – London 3 Flint 0

Game 2: Sun., March 31 – London 6 Flint 4

Game 3: Tues., April 2 – London 4  Flint 3

Game 4: Thurs., April 4 – London 3 Flint 2

 

Round 2 schedule

(1) London Knights vs. (4) Kitchener Rangers

Game 1 – London 5 Kitchener 3

Game 2 – London 5 Kitchener 1

Game 3 – London 6 Kitchener 4

Game 4 – London 4 Kitchener 3

 

Western Conference Championship Series

(1) London Knights vs. (2) Saginaw Spirit

Game 1 – London 3 Saginaw 1 

Game 2 – London 3 Saginaw 1

Game 3 – Saginaw 6 London 2

Game 4 – Wednesday, May 1st at Saginaw, 7:05pm

Game 5 – Friday, May 3rd at London, 7:00pm*

Game 6 – Sunday, May 5th at Saginaw, 2:00pm*

Game 7 – Monday, May 6th at London, 7:00pm*

* if necessary