The London Devilettes came out flying on home ice, dictating the pace early and peppering Kingston goaltender Lilyana Reid with nine first-period shots. Their pressure paid off at the 8:18 mark when Alexandria McDonald, wearing number 66, converted a setup from Leah Milligan and Ella McCallum to give London a 1-0 lead. However, the Ice Wolves responded with resilience. Just over six minutes later, Kingston's Rio Pierre, assisted by Cora Galliah and Ava Vrana, found the back of the net to knot the score at 1-1 before the first intermission, setting the stage for a physical and pivotal middle frame.
The second period belonged entirely to the visitors from Kingston, who turned a tight game into a commanding performance. They outshot the Devilettes 16-14 and broke the deadlock early. Just 29 seconds into the period, Karinne Jarmin scored what would stand as the game-winning goal, with helpers from Peyton Borton and Ashlea Whyte. The period was marred by penalties, including a double-minor for head contact to Kingston's Borton and matching roughing and boarding calls that saw London's AJ Smit and Borton again sent to the box. Despite several power-play chances, the Devilettes could not solve Reid, and Kingston carried a 2-1 lead into the final twenty minutes.
Kingston put the game out of reach in the third, dominating possession and outshooting London 12-5. Cora Galliah provided the insurance marker at the 5:17 mark, with Makayla Bailey and the goalie, Lilyana Reid, credited with the assists. London's frustration showed late as Leah Milligan took a head contact penalty in the final minute, sealing their fate. Kingston's Lilyana Reid was perfect after the first goal, turning aside all 27 shots she faced for the win, while London's Ella McCallum made 31 saves in a valiant losing effort. The Ice Wolves' disciplined play after a shaky start and their ability to capitalize on key moments secured a solid 3-1 road victory.
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