CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU — Thimo Nickl had a goal and an assist leading the Drummondville Voltigeurs to a 4-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques. Francesco Lapenna made 21 saves for the Voltigeurs.
The Voltigeurs led 2-0 at the end of the first period after goals from Kaylen Gauthier and William Dufour.
The Voltigeurs led 3-1 after two periods on a goal by Nickl. Mathieu Bizier scored for the Olympiques.
Drummondville sealed the win in the third, extending their lead to 4-1 on a goal by Xavier Simoneau.
ON THE POWER PLAY: The Voltigeurs scored once in six chances while the Olympiques scored once in eight chances.
MAJOR PENALTIES: William Dagenais (GAT, Unsportmanlike conduct misconduct)
STARS OF THE GAME: 1. Thimo Nickl (Drummondville), 2. Francesco Lapenna (Drummondville) and 3. Zachary Dean (Gatineau).
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