Dylan Strome bounced back from a quiet series opener and Erie soundly evened the Western final with a 5-2 win at Sault Ste. Marie, which might have sustained a significant injury to Anthony DeAngelo. Meantime, Ottawa Senators prospect Nick Paul got a deflating goal during a two-man penalty kill and North Bay won 6-1 at Oshawa, which had "probably our worst game as a team all year," taking a 1-0 lead in the Eastern final.
Each series resumes Sunday. On with the post-game questions!
Western Conference