US EditionQMJHL: Mael Lavigne stars in OT as Oceanic take 3-2 series lead over Cataractes
- On May 2, 2025, the Rimouski Oceanic secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Shawinigan Cataractes in the fifth match of their Quebec junior hockey playoff semifinals.
- The game followed a closely contested series where both teams exchanged goals in regulation, leading to overtime after Shawinigan failed to capitalize on four power-play chances.
- During the game, Rimouski's Alexandre Blais and Eriks Mateiko each found the net in regular time, while Shawinigan's Cole Chandler and Matvei Gridin also scored. Goaltenders William Lacelle and Mathys Fernandez made 39 and 53 saves, respectively.
- Mael Lavigne scored the winning goal 17:59 into overtime, securing Rimouski's 3-2 victory and giving them a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
- Rimouski now leads the semifinal series 3-2, placing them one win away from advancing in the playoffs against Shawinigan.
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QMJHL: Mael Lavigne stars in OT as Oceanic take 3-2 series lead over Cataractes
RIMOUSKI — Mael Lavigne scored 17:59 into overtime as the Rimouski Oceanic beat the Shawinigan Cataractes 3-2 in Game 5 of their Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League semifinal series. Rimouski leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
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