By The Canadian Press on May 17, 2023.
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Michael Simpson made 50 saves, J.R. Avon scored twice and the Peterborough Petes are one win shy of an Ontario Hockey League title after defeating the London Knights 5-3 on Wednesday. Donovan McCoy, Owen Beck and Avery Hayes, with an empty-net goal, also scored for Peterborough. The Petes have won three in a row in the best-of-seven championship series since dropping the opening game. Denver Barkey, Sam Dickinson and Easton Cowan replied for London. Zach Bowen stopped 27-of-31 shots and Owen Willmore saved both shots he faced in 7:09 of action. Game 5 will take place Friday at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont. This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2023. 9