Blainville-Boisbriand falls to fourth in the West with this tough run of form.
Three games took place across the QMJHL on Thursday, including a pair of big beatings. But the most interesting one was an overtime loss that keeps the spirits bad with in Blainville-Boisbriand.
Zoomed In: Blainville-Boisbriand (3) - Rouyn-Noranda (4) (OT)
Benjamin Brunelle of the Huskies battles with Zack Plamondon of the Armada. (Photo: Vincent Denis)It was always going to be a statement game for whoever came out on top in the showdown between the Armada and Huskies on Thursday.
Entering the contest, both teams had the chance to jump into top spot in the Western conference with a victory.
The match started in the Armada's favour, with Vincent Collard and Vincent Desjardins scoring in the first to give them a 2-0 advantage heading into the break.
Charles Laforest cut the lead in half seven minutes into the second, but Mael Lavigne's 13th of the year gave Blainville-Boisbriand their two-goal lead back, which held through to the second intermission.
With the Armada holding a 21-13 lead in shots and 3-1 lead in goals through two, it would seem like the third would be pretty smooth sledding. But, as has been a worrying theme with the team lately, it was far from that.
Youngster Charlie Benigno scored his fourth career QMJHL goal on the power play just over a minute into the final frame, and Benjamin Brunelle equalized with just over three minutes to play in regulation. Rouyn-Noranda held a 13-8 lead in shots in the third as they clawed back into the game.
In overtime, import blueliner Guus Van der Kaaij scored his first career QMJHL goal, and sent the home fans happy with a thrilling comeback victory.
It was another imperfect outing for William Lacelle in the Armada goal, allowing four goals on 27 shots. He's still looking for his first win on his new team.
Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres prospect Samuel Meloche stopped 27 of 30 shots sent his way in the big win.
Other Scores
Gatineau (1) - Saint John (5)
Cape Breton (2) - Shawinigan (7)
Player of the Night
Mathys Fernandez (SHA) - 48 saves, 50 shots against
Tonight's Games
Halifax at Charlottetown - 6 PM EST
Newfoundland at Saint John - 6 PM EST
Rimouski at Quebec - 7 PM EST
Baie-Comeau at Chicoutimi - 7 PM EST
Val-d'Or at Rouyn-Noranda - 7 PM EST
Drummondville at Sherbrooke - 7 PM EST
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