Bulldogs fall in overtime, series heads to Game 7

The Brantford Bulldogs will play a decisive Game 7 in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Eastern Conference final after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Barrie Colts on Saturday night.

Brantford entered Game 6 at Sadlon Arena looking to secure the series and advance to the OHL final, but Barrie forced another game with a late comeback and overtime winner.

The Bulldogs opened the scoring midway through the first period when Cooper Dennis finished a play set up by Caleb Malhotra to make it 1-0. Brantford controlled much of the opening frame, outshooting Barrie and carrying the lead into the second period.

Barrie tied the game early in the second before Brantford responded quickly. Ryder Boulton restored the lead less than two minutes later, and Jake O’Brien added another goal to give the Bulldogs a 3-1 advantage.

The Colts cut the lead to 3-2 late in the period. Jaiden Newton scored his second of the game to tie it 3-3 and force overtime for the second straight game.

Brantford appeared to win the game early in overtime, but the goal was waved off after a video review. Minutes later, Barrie’s Mason Zebeski scored the winner to extend the series.

The loss marks the second straight overtime defeat for the Bulldogs in the series.

Game 7 is scheduled for Monday night at the TD Civic Centre in Brantford, with the winner advancing to the OHL final.