Most series in the OHL and WHL playoffs hit three games already. Montreal Canadiens recent signing Hayden Verbeek and the Sault. Ste. Marie Greyhounds are in the best position among OHL teams as they already have a 3-0 series lead over the Saginaw Spirit. Verbeek did his part offensively scoring what later be the game-winning goal in the third period.
Michael Pezzetta, Will Bitten, and Josh Brook in are similar positions with 2-1 series leads while Cale Fleury and Jarret Tsyzka are on the other side of it down 2-1 to the Swift Current Broncos and Everett Silvertips respectively.