Kirsch 24-Save Shutout and O'Reilly Double Power Kitchener to Victory in Nation's Capital
Published on February 14, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release
Kitchener Rangers gather following a goal
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Ottawa, Ont. - The Kitchener Rangers remain perfect through two games of their three-game road trip defeating the Ottawa 67's in the nation's capital and splitting the season set blanking the 67's 2-0. Sam O'Reilly found the break through with under ten minutes to play in the third period, and doubled Kitchener's lead with an empty net goal with under a minute left in the game. Christian Kirsch stood tall in the Rangers net earning his second career OHL shutout making 24 stops.
Scoring Summary:
Third Period
KIT 1 - OTT 0 - GWG
9:41 Sam O'Reilly (22) - Carson Campbell, Dyland Edwards
KIT 2 - OTT 0 - ENG
19:03 Sam O'Reilly (23) - Unassisted
The Numbers Game:
Shots: KIT 34 - OTT 24
Power play: KIT 0/2 - OTT 0/3
FO%: KIT 49% - OTT 51%
The Starting Goalies:
Christian Kirsch (KIT) - 24/24 Saves, Zero Goals Against, Win
Ryder Fetterolf (OTT) - 32/34 Saves, Two Goals Against, Loss
UP NEXT:
After Saturday's matchup in Ottawa, the Rangers will head to Peterborough to close out their three-game road trip on Monday afternoon meeting the Peterborough Petes. It marks the final stop before returning home next Friday. Puck drop against Peterborough is set for 2:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
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