Charlottetown Islanders forward Nathan Leek, 24, and the Saint John Sea Dogs forward Egan Beveridge, 43, compete for position while pursuing a loose puck in a QMJHL game at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on Oct. 10. Leek scored the winning goal in overtime to give the Islanders a 4-3 victory. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds/The Guardian /The GuardianArticle contentTwo trends continued for the Charlottetown Islanders on Oct. 10.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 contentNathan Leek continued his hot start to the 2025-26 regular season and the Islanders played another close game in the QMJHL.Article contentArticle contentLeek, assisted by Owen Conrad, scored at 1:40 of overtime to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the visiting Saint John Sea Dogs before 2,545 fans at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown.Article contentArticle contentLeek, who has scored in seven of the Islanders’ first nine games, sits second in goals scored in the league, one behind Matt Gosselin of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.Article contentArticle contentTHIRD OT WINArticle contentThe game against Saint John marked the Islanders’ third win in overtime in their lasat five games, and improved the team’s record to three wins and a shootout loss in extra time. Six of the Islanders’ first nine games have been decided by one goal.Article contentThe Islanders improved to 7-1-0-1 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) and are tied with the Armada (7-0-1-0) with 15 points for first overall in the 18-team league.Article contentNext up for the Islanders is a holiday weekend doubleheader against the Newfoundland Regiment (4-4-0-0) at Eastlink Centre. The teams play on Oct. 12 and 13 and both games start at 2 p.m. (Max 93.1 FM).Article contentArticle content Charlottetown Islanders forward CJ Watroba, 12, carries the puck into the offensive as Saint John Sea Dogs defenceman Olivier Duhamel, 71, defends in a QMJHL game played before over 2,500 fans at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on Oct. 10. The Islanders won the game 4-3 in overtime. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds/The Guardian /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentTWO POINTSArticle contentAgainst the Sea Dogs, Ross Campbell of Souris, P.E.I., scored once and added an assist to lead the Islanders with a two-point night.Article contentArticle contentMatthew Butler and Jabez Seymour also scored. Emile-Alexandro Lemieux-Goupil, Nolan Duskocy and CJ Watroba also chipped in with assists.Article contentZachary Morin, Alexander Donovan and William Yared replied for the Sea Dogs (4-2-1-0).Article contentThe Sea Dogs led 1-0 after the first period and the Islanders took a 2-1 lead into the second intermission.Article contentOverall, the Islanders outshot the Sea Dogs 39-28, including a 20-9 advantage in the second period and a 2-0 margin in overtime.Article contentDonald Hickey earned his league-leading sixth goaltending win of the season. Justin Robinson tended goal for the Sea Dogs, who were 2-for-4 on the power play.Article contentCharlottetown went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.Article contentThe game’s three stars were:Article content1. Nathan Leek (Islanders),Article content2. Ross Campbell (Islanders),Article content3. Zachary Morin (Sea Dogs).Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
Charlottetown forward has scored in seven of teams first seven regular-season games
