Charlottetown Islanders forward Jude Herron, 92, dumps the puck into the offensive zone while under pressure from the Quebec Remparts’ Logan Brennan, 5, and Nikita Ovcharov, 25, in a QMJHL game at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on Nov. 14. Ovcharov scored two goals to lead the Remparts to a 5-3 victory. The Islanders wore specially-designed uniforms for Hockey Fights Cancer Night. Mike Bernard Photo/QMJHL Photo by Mike Bernard Photo/QMJHL /The GuardianArticle contentIt was a rough night for the Charlottetown Islanders on Nov. 14.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 contentThe Islanders ran into penalty problems early in the game but hung around until three quick third-period goals put the game out of reach.Article contentArticle contentThe end result was a 5-2 win for the Quebec Remparts before 2,492 fans on Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown.Article contentDespite taking five of the game’s first six minor penalties in the first 20:19 of play, the Islanders were only down 2-1 going into the third period. However, the Remparts struck for three goals in the first 6:51 of the final frame, including two goals 16 seconds apart to open a 5-1 lead.Article contentArticle contentNikita Ovcharov scored twice to lead the Remparts, who improved to 9-9-1-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses). Nathan Quinn, Mathias Loiselle and Xavier Lebel added single goals.Article contentAnthony Flanagan, with a short-handed effort, and Matthew Butler’s power-play goal accounted for the Islanders’ goals. Marcus Kearsey and Nathan Leek added assists.Article contentOverall, the Remparts, who led 1-0 after the opening period, outshot the Islanders 40-29, including a 19-10 advantage in the final 20 minutes. Louis-Antoine Denault earned the goaltending win. Vincent Gladu was between the pipes for the Islanders.Article contentThe Remparts scored twice on nine power-play chances. The Islanders were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.Article contentThe loss, combined with Chicoutimi’s 4-0 win over Rimouski on Nov. 14, knocked the Islanders out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Chicoutimi (13-2-1-2) sits one point ahead of the Islanders (12-6-1-3).Article contentThe Islanders are back in action on Nov. 15 against the Drummondville Voltigeurs (12-5-1-1). The opening faceoff at Eastlink Centre is set for 7 p.m. (MAX 93.1 FM).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
Quebec strikes for three quick third-period goals to put game out of reach
