Luca Pinelli continues his tear leading the Ottawa 67's, as he scores his 3rd and 4th goals of the playoffs on Tuesday in game three versus Brantford.
Luca Pinelli just won't stop scoring. From scoring 48 goals in the 2023-2024 regular season, to scoring 4 goals in his first three playoff games, Pinelli has become one of the most dangerous scoring threats in the OHL.
The Ottawa 67's captain has been leading the way offensively through the regular season, but also in the playoffs thus far. Thanks to Pinelli's four goals, the 67's lead the series 2-1 over the Brantford Bulldogs after dropping game one.
Ottawa is the lower seed in this series (6), as they face the Bulldogs who finished 3rd in a very tight Eastern Conference. Sometimes all it takes is an X factor player performance in the playoffs — and Luca Pinelli has been that for the Ottawa 67's.
Pinelli scored the game winning goal in game three at home, giving the 67's a lead that they never looked back upon.
Pinelli has the ability to score goals in a wide variety of ways, but it is his shot that separates him from other players. His shot power is harder than most, and he can score goals from anywhere in the offensive zone. His release is lightning-quick, and consistently catches goaltenders off guard.
The Columbus Blue Jackets prospect lacks some size and speed, but he can score goals like few can in the OHL.
If Pinelli can keep up his dominance in the postseason for the Ottawa 67's, there is no telling how far they can go. He has been the difference maker in the first round against Brantford, as he is scoring all of the big goals.