A four-goal third period pushed Halifax past Gatineau in a heavyweight clash.
Saturday's action saw high scoring wins for Gatineau, Shawinigan and Rimouski, while a battle between Western conference giants headlined the night.
Zoomed In: Halifax (4) - Charlottetown (2)
Mooseheads assistant captain Mathieu Taillefer recorded an assist in Halifax's win over Charlottetown on Saturday. (Photo: Noah Murray)The Halifax Mooseheads came into west-leading Charlottetown on Saturday and took home a huge victory that puts them just three points back of the conference leaders with three games in hand.
A scoreless first was followed by a pair of Islanders goals in the second, as Nathan Leek's team-leading 12th of the year opened the scoring, followed by Ross Campbell, giving the hosts a 2-0 lead heading into the second intermission.
The third period showed a different story, however, as four unanswered Mooseheads goals, a pair for each of Shawn Carrier and 2026 NHL draft eligible Caylen Blake, brought the road side to a huge victory.
Connor MacPhearson recorded a pair of assists while Nick Cirka stopped 32 of 34 Islanders shots.
These two teams will face off again in Halifax on Sunday, with both hoping for a huge two points as the race for top spot in the west starts to heat up.
Other Scores
Gatineau (7) - Baie-Comeau (3)
Rouyn-Noranda (3) - Shawinigan (7)
Val-d'Or (3) - Rimouski (8)
Cape Breton (3) - Newfoundland (1)
Player of the Night:
Jack Martin (RIM) - 2 goals, 3 assists, +6
Tonight's Games
Charlottetown at Halifax - 2 PM EST
Moncton at Rimouski - 3 PM EST
Blainville-Boisbriand at Drummondville - 4 PM EST
Baie-Comeau at Chicoutimi - 4 PM EST
Saint John at Victoriaville - 4 PM EST
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