The Knights got off to an early start with #80 Alex Formenton netting his 19th of the season a mere 46 seconds into the game. A minute later #18 Liam Foudy rang one off the post, and Popov had an excellent opportunity taken away by Windsor goaltender #64 DiPietro. From there both teams settled into the game.
The second period also got off to a quick start with #2 Evan Bouchard firing a rocket passed the Windsor netminder in the dying seconds of a powerplay. The Spitfires, however, were not about to roll over, bouncing back with a goal of their own from #61 Boka at 7:41. Late in the period DiPietro made two huge saves, first off Foudy, then the rebound from #76 Moskal, to keep it a one-goal game.
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During the third both teams had their chances, but it was London who would seal the deal. Foudy slid it into an empty net, with just under a minute remaining, while short-handed, making it 3-1. An exciting finish to this Family Day matchup.
Prior to the game a moment of silence was kept for former Knight Greg Smyth. He scored 23 goals, added 79 assists, and picked up 637 PIM during his time in London (1983-86) before moving onto the Philadelphia Flyers. Smyth also spent time in the NHL as a defenceman for the Quebec Nordiques, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Knights (32-21-2-2) play the Ottawa 67’s (25-23-5-3) this upcoming Friday as they continue their march towards 4th place, and home ice-advantage to start the playoffs.
