OHL Kitchener Rangers

Knights Earn Last Minute Victory in London Wednesday

Published on February 8, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


London, Ont. - The Rangers jumped out to a 4-2 lead on the road in London Wednesday, but the Knights used three unanswered goals, and one with 32 seconds remaining in the game, to sneak out a 5-4 victory over Kitchener in front of 8,823 fans at the Budweiser Gardens.

Rangers' captain Francesco Pinelli (Los Angeles Kings) had four assists, Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens) had two goals and Simon Motew recorded two helpers in the contest. Marco Costantini made 33 saves on 38 London shots.

Final shots in the game favoured the Knights 38-35. Kitchener finished the game 1/3 on the power-play and 2/2 on the penalty kill. All three stars of the game were awarded to members of the London Knights.

More information coming soon.

Next Up: The Rangers are back at The Aud Friday night as they host the reigning OHL champions, the Hamilton Bulldogs, for the only time this season. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.

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