This was Peterborough’s first game in nine days due to the holiday break.
The Petes conceded the first goal early, 2:31 in but responded quickly. Just over two minutes later, Peterborough scored two goals from Caden Taylor and Francis Parish (with the former goal on the powerplay) to make it 2-1.
The goals did not stop there as Ottawa rang off two goals to take back the lead, 3-2. Peterborough got the equalizer on the power play as Taylor wristed it in the top corner for a 3-3 tie after a goal-filled first period.
The Petes scored the second period’s only goal. The Petes forced a turnover in their defensive zone and on the rush, Adam Levac wristed one through for a 4-3 lead.
As Ottawa trailed in the third, they made up ground on the power play with less than eight minutes in regulation. Will Gerrior one-timed it through Zach Bowen for a 4-4 tie. In the dying seconds of the game, Ottawa took a shot from the point. The puck was loose in front of Bowen, and after a scramble for the puck, Gerrior buried it for a 5-4 with 11 seconds left to give Ottawa the win.
The Petes have a New Year’s Eve date in St. Catharines to take on the Niagara IceDogs on Tuesday night at the Meridian Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m.
