Two powerplay goals in the third period lifted the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-1 win over the P.E.I. Rocket Friday night in Baie-Comeau, Que.
The Drakkar scored five times in the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie.
Drakkar forwards Jonathan Lessard and David Rose took advantage of a five-minute major penalty by Rocket defenceman Jimmy Oligny. Oligny was assessed a game misconduct for hitting from behind.
The loss for P.E.I. drops them to a 13-28-2-2 season record.
The Rocket opened the scoring in the first period with Deverick Ottereyes' first career QMJHL goal at 6:18 but the lead didn't last long until Robbie Graham tied the game for Baie-Comeau at 9:59.
After a scoreless second period, Lessard and Rose scored on the powerplay to give the Drakkar a 3-1 lead. Goals were then followed by Tomas Filippi, Gabirel Verpaelst and Rose in a span of 1:57.
Antoine Bibeau made 35 saves in the loss for the Rocket. Drakkar netminder, Philippe Cadorette made 12 saves for the win.
The Drakkar were 2-for-10 on the powerplay, as the Rocket were 0-for-1.
The Rocket will travel to Chicoutimi on Saturday to battle the Sagueneens. Gametime 5 p.m. EST.
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