Published Mar 29, 2025 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 2 minute readHalifax Mooseheads goalie Jacob Steinman makes a glove save on Drummondville Voltigeurs captain Luke Woodworth during Saturday’s QMJHL playoff game in Drummondville. Photo by Drummondville VoltigeursThe Halifax Mooseheads’ wild playoff ride continues.They followed up a 3-2 Game 1 upset of the Drummondville Voltigeurs with a repeat performance in Game 2, only this time they did it in overtime. Liam Kilfoil redirected a perfect power-play pass from Quinn Kennedy 16:40 into the extra period to shock the Voltigeurs 3-2 again in Drummondville on Saturday and take an improbable 2-0 series lead.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 content“That was a fun win,” Mooseheads head coach Andrew Lord said. “The guys showed a lot of resiliency again. We gave one up late and their building was rocking but give credit to the boys, they really regrouped and you’ve got to like how we came out in OT and found a way.”The upset outcome was only half of the unbelievable drama in Game 2. It took a crazy sequence to send it to overtime in the first place.The Voltigeurs pulled their goalie with more than two minutes remaining to try to tie it and Sam Oliver put the puck in the net about a minute later. But after a lengthy review, the officials waved it off and the Voltigeurs remained behind 2-1 with just 57 seconds left. Then on the very next shift, Oliver scored again and it was ruled a good goal this time.“We’ve got some great leaders with (Jacob Steinman, Braeden MacPhee and Brady Schultz),” Lord said. “They’ve been through things like this before and Brae-Mac and Schultzy have been to the league finals so they’re great in those scenarios. And we’ve been through a lot of tight games this season so I think we learned a lot of lessons and the boys were good.”Article contentBraeden MacPhee and Shawn Carrier were the scorers for Halifax in regulation time and Ethan Gauthier had the other Drummondville goal.Mooseheads goalie Jacob Steinman was spectacular once again. He was the second star in Game 1 after making 33 saves and he turned aside 45 shots in Game 2 to earn first star honours.“What a trade for us and our organization to bring him in,” Lord said. “He’s been fantastic. And not only is he great on the ice, but he’s just an unreal guy to have around. He’s been a huge pickup for us.”INJURIES ALREADY TAKING A HEAVY TOLLAttrition is always a factor in the playoffs but it shot to the forefront earlier than usual in this series.The Mooseheads lost defenceman Justin Chiras and winger Will Bent in Game 1 and neither player was in the lineup for Game 2. With defenceman Eddie Doyle already on the sidelines, affiliate player Cole Bent drew in on the blueline and Cade Moser slid into the opening up front.The losses were even more pronounced for the Voltigeurs, who were without star goalie Dawson Mercer and top defenceman Marc-Olivier Beaudry for Game 2. Backup goalie Louis-Felix Charrois got the start for Drummondville and he finished with 24 saves.The series now shifts to Halifax for Games 3, 4 and 5 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will be back in Drummondville.Notes: The Cape Breton Eagles are down 2-0 the Baie-Comeau Drakkar after losing both road games to open the series. The next three games are scheduled for Sydney.Article content
Mooseheads double down with second straight wild upset: ‘That was a fun win’
