Published Mar 30, 2025 • Last updated 13 hours ago • 2 minute readThe Rimouski Oceanic’s Jacob Mathieu, 81, and Charlottetown Islanders’ Brayden Stumpf, 17, take a faceoff during a Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoff game in Rimouski, Que., on March 29. Mathieu recorded six points in the Ocean’s 10-0 win over the Islanders. The win gives Rimouski a 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 in Charlottetown on April 1 at 7 p.m. Iften Redjah Photo Photo by Iften Redjah /QMJHLIt was a rough Game 2 of the opening round of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoffs for the Charlottetown Islanders.The Rimouski Oceanic defeated the Islanders 10-0 on March 29. That victory, combined with a 6-2 series-opening win on March 28, gives the Oceanic a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which now heads back to Charlottetown for Games 3 and 4 at Eastlink Centre on April 1 and 2. Both games begin at 7 p.m. (Max 93.1 FM). If necessary, Game 5 will also be played in P.E.I.’s capital city on April 4 at 7 p.m.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIslanders Post-Game ft. Jim Hulton for Game 2 of the QMJHL Playoffs (2025-03-29) at Rimouski Oceanic | Ocean Acres Cottages & Campground 🏕️ pic.twitter.com/OXonYGt69a— Charlottetown Islanders (@IslandersHKY) March 29, 2025Before 3,202 fans in Rimouski, Que., the Oceanic led 2-0 after the first period and extended that margin to 6-0 following 40 minutes of play.Jacob Mathieu scored a hat trick and added three assists for a six-point game to lead the Oceanic, are hosting the 2025 Memorial Cup Canadian major junior hockey championship tournament from May 22 to June 1.Lou Levesque (2), Dominic Pilote (1-3), Alexandre Blais (1-1), Mathieu Cataford (1-1), Eriks Mateiko and Mael Lavigne also lit the lamp for Rimouski, coming off a 46-14-2-2 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) record season. Olivier Theberge and Jack Martin each contribted three helpers. Rimouski Oceanic forward Jonathan Fauchon, 16, carries the puck while Charlottetown Islanders forward Ethan Montroy, 82, looks to apply pressure. The action took place during Game 2 of the best-of-seven Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoff series in Rimouski, Que., on March 29. The Oceanic won the game 10-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. Iften Redjah Photo/QMJHL Photo by Iften Redtjah /QMJHLThe Oceanic outshot the Islanders 49-27, including period advantages of 13-6, 16-10 and 20-11. Overall, in the first two games of the series, the Oceanic have out the Islanders 88-44, including a 39-17 advantage in Game 1.Mathis Langevin earned the shutout. Charlottetown starting goaltender Nicolas Ruccia allowed four goals on 17 shots in 25:56 of play. Donald Hickey stopped 26 of 32 shots the rest of the way in relief.The Oceanic went 2-for-5 on the power play while the Islanders, who had a regular-season record of 30-29-4-1, failed to score on their two man advantages.Article contentThe game’s three stars were:1. Jacob Mathieu (Oceanic),2. Mathis Langevin (Oceanic),3. Dominic Pilote (Oceanic).Playoff CoverageFor more Charlottetown Islanders’ playoff coverage, please check out the following stories:Islanders’ series previewRimouski head coach not looking past IslandersRimouski defenceman Luke Coughlin looking forward to playing playoff games at homeIslanders forward Simon Hughes reflects on opportunity to close out junior career with team he grew up watchingAt A GlanceSchedule for Charlottetown Islanders-Rimouski Oceanic playoff series:Best-of-sevenRimouski leads 2-0(All games on Max 93.1 FM)Game 1: March 28 – Charlottetown 2 at Rimouski 6.Game 2: March 29 – Charlottetown 0 at Rimouski 10.Game 3: April 1 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m.Game 4: April 2 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m.Game 5, if necessary: April 4 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m.Game 6, if necessary: April 7 – Charlottetown at Rimouski, 8 p.m.Game 7, if necessary: April 8 – Charlottetown at Rimouski, 8 p.m.Jason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. 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Charlottetown looks to rebound on home ice in Game 3 on April 1
