By The Canadian Press on April 9, 2024.
ERIE, Pa. – Luke Ellinas scored 5:38 into overtime as the visiting Kitchener Rangers edged the Erie Otters 4-3 to win their first round Ontario Hockey League playoff series in six games. Eduard Sale scored twice for the Rangers, while Trent Swick added a single. Two of the first five games in the best-of-seven series were decided in OT. Pano Fimis, Dylan Edwards and Carey Terrance scored for the Otters, who outshot the visitors 32-29. The Rangers led 2-1 after the first period and 3-2 heading into the third. The Rangers advance to play the London Knights in the OHL quarterfinals. The Knights swept the Flint Firebirds in the first round. * This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 9, 2024. 8