Gatineau Olympiques defeat Shawinigan Cataractes 7-6 in overtime

CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU — Mathieu Bizier scored two goals including the game-winner in leading the Gatineau Olympiques to a 7-6 overtime victory over the Shawinigan Cataractes. Kieran Craig added two goals and an assist for the Olympiques.

Maxim Trépanier had two goals and an assist for Shawinigan.

The Olympiques led 3-0 at the end of the first period led by goals from Zachary Dean, Craig and Bizier.

Shawinigan tied the score 4-4 in the second period led by goals from Xavier Bourgault, Xavier Cormier, Trépanier and Jordan Lepage. Vincent Martineau scored for the Olympiques.

The score was tied 6-6 after three periods, sending the game to overtime. Manix Landry and Craig scored for the Olympiques while Gabriel Denis and Trépanier scored for the Cataractes.

ON THE POWER PLAY: The Olympiques were 3-for-5 with the man advantage while the Cataractes scored once in five chances.

MAJOR PENALTIES: Félix-Olivier Chouinard (SHA, Fighting, 5-minute major), Tyler Boivin (GAT, Fighting, 5-minute major)

STARS OF THE GAME: 1. Kieran Craig (Gatineau), 2. Mathieu Bizier (Gatineau) and 3. Maxim Trépanier (Shawinigan).

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