Mitchell Vande Sompel of the London Knights. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell via OHL Images)Mitchell Vande Sompel of the London Knights. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell via OHL Images)
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Knights Fall 5-1 To Otters In Game 2

The London Knights dropped a 5-1 decision to the Erie Otters on Thursday in Game 2 of the second round OHL playoffs.

The Otters took an early lead by scoring twice in the first period, and again 7:41 into the second to make it 3-0.

Mitchell Vande Sompel scored in 13:02 into the second frame to put London on the board, but the Otters scored just before the third to make it 4-1.

Erie added an empty net goal late in the final period to cap off their win, and tie the playoff series 1-1.

London goalie Tyler Parsons made 27 saves out of 31 shots on net.

The two teams are back on the ice on Tuesday for Game 3. The puck drops at 7pm in London.

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