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QMJHL playoffs: Collard scores in double OT, Wildcats edge Oceanic to lead series 2-0

Vincent Collard netted the game-winning goal early in the second overtime, securing a 4-3 victory for the Moncton Wildcats against the Rimouski Oceanic at the Avenir Centre on Sunday evening.
The overtime game occurred in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs after a tied third period and a goal by Jonathan Fauchon at 17:20 that forced overtime.
The Wildcats held a notable shot advantage over the Oceanic, totaling 46 shots to 31, capitalized on one of their two power-play opportunities, and received key offensive efforts from Juraj Pekarcik, Etienne Morin, and Caleb Desnoyers to clinch the win.
The Wildcats hold a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven championship series after also claiming the opening game 4-1. The next matchup, Game 3, is scheduled for Wednesday in Rimouski, Quebec, where the Oceanic will be playing on home ice.
The Wildcats’ win puts them in a strong position to advance in the playoffs, creating pressure for the Oceanic to respond in the upcoming home game.

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QMJHL playoffs: Collard scores in double OT, Wildcats edge Oceanic to lead series 2-0

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It was Vincent Collard’s turn to provide the dramatic heroics Sunday night for the Moncton Wildcats — the rugged winger jammed home a rebound at 2:34 of double overtime to give the Cats a 4-3 victory before 6,800 fans at the Avenir Centre and a 2-0 series lead in the Gilles-Courteau Trophy Finals. The game…

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