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Playoff Recap: Colts Win In OT Again, Force Game 7 In East Final
TL;DR
The Barrie Colts won a thrilling overtime game against the Brantford Bulldogs, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern conference final. This victory marks another comeback for the Colts as they aim for the Bobby Orr trophy.
Key points
- Barrie Colts won 4-3 in overtime against Brantford Bulldogs
- Victory forces a Game 7 in the Eastern conference final
- Bobby Orr trophy remains in its case until 2026
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The Barrie Colts have pulled a rabbit out of the hat again.
Just like game five with their backs up against the wall, a gritty Colts side has managed to pick up a huge overtime win, and now force a game seven in the Eastern conference final against the Brantford Bulldogs.
The Bobby Orr trophy remained in its case once again tonight, the final time it stays hidden in 2026.
Here's all the action from Saturday night's game six in Barrie.
Brantford (3) - Barrie (4) (OT)
Overager Mason Zebeski scored the overtime winner in game six. (Photo: Terry Wilson/OHL Images)
It definitely wasn't the prettiest, but the Colts managed to do it.
The Bulldogs on the road took control in the first period, holding a 19-9 advantage in shots and a 1-0 advantage in goals after one, thanks to a Cooper Dennis tally.
Early in the second, Barrie got one back. Jaiden Newton's second of the postseason got the Sadlon Arena on their feet and the game back even.
But it was Brantford who fought back again. Ryder Boulton scored a rather impressive deflection for his first career playoff goal to make it 2-1, and then Jake O'Brien sniped one in alone to extend the lead to three.
Once again, the shots and balance of play were heavily on the side of the Bulldogs in the middle frame. The shots stood at 38-17 for the visitors after two, and despite a late goal from Carter Lowe cutting the lead to 3-2, it still felt as though Brantford was in a great spot to close out this series.
They couldn't do it, though. A mad scramble in front in the third was finished by Newton for his second of the game, and after a huge Colts penalty kill late in regulation, yet another elimination game went to overtime.
And, just like game five, Barrie pulled out the win when they absolutely needed to. Despite being outshot 10-2 in the extra frame, Mason Zebeski roofed one in tight on a rebound to push this series to a game seven.
As much as Zebeski was the hero at one end, Ben Hrebik was the hero at the other. The Barrie goaltender made a ridiculous 54 saves, including many big ones to just keep his team in it, en route to the victory.
Q&A
How did the Barrie Colts win against the Brantford Bulldogs in Game 6?
The Barrie Colts secured a victory over the Brantford Bulldogs with a score of 4-3 in overtime during Game 6.
What does the Game 7 matchup mean for the Barrie Colts?
Game 7 will be crucial for the Barrie Colts as they aim to clinch the Eastern conference final and compete for the Bobby Orr trophy.
When is the Game 7 scheduled for the Barrie Colts and Brantford Bulldogs?
The schedule for Game 7 between the Barrie Colts and Brantford Bulldogs has not been specified in the recap.
