The Peterborough Petes secured a commanding 7-2 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. This win marks the Petes' first success against Kingston in four meetings this season and ties a season-high for goals scored by the team.

How did the Petes secure the win?

Peterborough established dominance early, scoring three times in the first period. James McMurray found the net only 22 seconds after the opening puck drop, followed by an Adam Levac goal and a strike from Lucas Karmiris. Although Kingston's Landon Wright narrowed the gap early in the second period, Levac responded with his second goal of the night on a power play.

The Petes' offense exploded in the third period, scoring three goals in a span of less than two minutes. This late surge included goals from Yanis Lutz, Braydon McCallum, and Cooper Dennis to finalize the score.

Key player performances

Several players stood out during the high-scoring affair:

  • Adam Levac: Recorded two goals and one assist.
  • Lucas Karmiris: Contributed one goal and two assists.
  • Aleksei Medvedev: The recent acquisition from the London Knights made 32 saves on 34 shots.
  • Cooper Dennis: Scored a power-play goal and added an assist.

Medvedev's performance improved his record to 2-0 in his first two starts with the team. The Petes' special teams were also efficient, converting both of their power-play opportunities.

Context and upcoming schedule

This victory provides a significant boost for a Peterborough squad that has been fighting to find consistency, moving their season record to 10-10-0-0. The win also highlights the immediate impact of their recent roster moves, specifically the addition of Medvedev in net.

This victory kicks off a demanding schedule for the Petes, who face a three-game stretch in three and a half days. Following this home win, the team travels to Oshawa on Friday night before heading to Brampton for a Sunday afternoon matchup. The Frontenacs, meanwhile, suffer a second consecutive loss, dropping their record to 13-7-0-0.