The Brantford Bulldogs bounced back with a big win on Friday, defeating the Ottawa 67’s 3-1.
Following a 4-3 loss to the Peterborough Petes on Thursday to start a six-game road trip, Brantford was led to its win against Ottawa by goaltender Chase Petrova.
Facing 45 shots, Petrova allowed just one goal off the stick of Ondrej Rumi.
Brantford, which managed 25 shots, got a first-period power-play goal from Brayden Lappalinen, a second period marker from Jack Good and a third-period tally, into an empty net, from Abe Barnett.
Kaden McGregor, Adam Nemec and David Buchman got assists.
The Bulldogs were 1-for-4 on the power play. Ottawa was 0-for-4.
Brantford (11-4-0-1) remains atop the Eastern Conference and OHL standings. Ottawa (8-4-2) is fourth.
Brantford finishes its road trip on Sunday with a game in Kingston at 2:05 p.m. against the Frontenacs (10-5-0-0).
DOG BITES . . . Aiden Kelly did not play Friday but he’s expected to be back Sunday . . . Cullen McCrate is being evaluated. His status is currently uncertain . . . Jason Musa and Nathan Hauad remain week to week. . . Former Bulldog Florian Xhekaj got his first NHL goal, scoring against the St. Blues this week.