The Northern Manitoba Blizzard took a 2–1 series lead in their seven-game championship matchup after a 4–2 victory over the Dauphin Kings last night.

 

Much like Sunday's contest, the game was ultra-competitive from start to finish. Cael Primanti and the Blizz penalty kill unit managed to notch a shorthanded goal late in the second period, giving the Blizz a one-goal lead.

 

Dauphin's Matthew Thomas responded with a power-play goal just past the second period's midway point, tying things up and sending both teams into the third knotted at one apiece

 

Back-to-back goals from Louis-Jacob Beauregard and Miguel Bouvier gave the Blizz a comfortable two-goal cushion in the final frame.

 

With just under 50 seconds remaining, Thomas struck again for his second of the night, cutting the deficit to one. However, the late goal wasn't enough to spark a comeback. Esteban Cinq-Mars sealed the deal with an empty-netter, locking in the 4–2 final for the Blizz.

 

This MGEU West Division rivalry heads back north this Friday, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. More information on advance ticket purchases is available on the team's official Facebook page.