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London Knights Extend Perfect Playoff Run with 6-2 Game 2 Win Over Kitchener

Jacob Julien's four-point performance powers London to a 10-0 playoff record and a 2-0 lead in the OHL Western Conference final.

Kitchener, Ont. - Landon Sim celebrates a first period goal in a 3-2 London Knights victory over the Kitchener Rangers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Championship series on Apr. 28, 2025.
Landon Sim celebrates a second period goal for the London Knights with Sam O'Reilly in a 6-2 Knights win over the Kitchener Rangers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Championship on April 25, 2025.
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Luke Ellinas of the Kitchener Rangers tries to push Landon Sim of the London Knights away from goalie Jackson Parsons during Game 1 of the OHL Western Conference final playoff series at Canada Life Place in London on Friday April 25, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)

Overview

  • The London Knights defeated the Kitchener Rangers 6-2 in Game 2, extending their unbeaten playoff streak to 10 games.
  • Jacob Julien led the Knights with four points, including a goal and three assists, and was named the game's first star.
  • London outshot Kitchener 41-25 and capitalized on strong offensive depth despite missing captain Denver Barkey and forward Evan Van Gorp due to injury.
  • Easton Cowan continues to lead the postseason with 24 points, while Sam O'Reilly has recorded at least one point in every playoff game.
  • Game 3 of the Western Conference final is scheduled for April 28 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, with London holding a 2-0 series lead.