A late goal cost the London Knights in their return to Canada Life Place Friday night, falling 4-2 to the Saginaw Spirit. The Knights carried a 2-1 lead into the third period, thanks to goals from Braiden Clark and Kaeden Hawkins. Saginaw pulled level midway through the final frame though, thanks to a Brody Pepoy equaliser. Xander Velliaris broke the tie with a little more than a minute left in regulation, giving the Spirit their first lead of the game. Sebastien Gervais made it 4-2 with just 30 seconds left on the clock, sending the home fans heading for the exits. The Knights were coming off a three game road trip through Northern Ontario, winning just one of those matchups. They’re right back at it against the Spirit on Saturday, with the second half of a home-and-home set in Saginaw.
