Ontario Reign defeat Henderson Silver Knights 2-1 in final

Cole Guttman scores goal and assist as Reign extend win streak to seven games

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Ontario Reign defeated the Henderson Silver Knights 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in front of 2,322 fans at Lee's Family Forum. Cole Guttman scored a goal and an assist, stretching his point streak to four games, while Glenn Gawdin also found the back of the net and notched a helper. Erik Portillo made 27 saves as the Reign extended their win streak to seven games and improved to 19-5-1-1 in one-score games, winning 13 of their last 14.

Why it matters

The Reign's victory extends their impressive run of form, as they continue to solidify their position in the standings. The team's ability to win close games could prove crucial as they push for a deep playoff run.

The details

Ontario led 1-0 after the first period as Gawdin scored off a nice passing sequence from Guttman and Logan Brown. Guttman then stretched the lead to 2-0 in the second period, with Gawdin picking up the assist. Jeremy Davies got the Silver Knights on the board in the third period, but the Reign were able to hold on for the win. Portillo made 27 saves on 28 shots to earn the victory, while the Reign killed off the only power play they faced.

  • The game was played on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2026.
  • The Reign will host the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday, March 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. PST.

The players

Cole Guttman

A forward for the Ontario Reign who scored a goal and an assist, extending his point streak to four games.

Glenn Gawdin

A forward for the Ontario Reign who scored a goal and an assist in the game.

Erik Portillo

The goaltender for the Ontario Reign who made 27 saves on 28 shots to earn the victory, his third straight win.

Jeremy Davies

A defenseman for the Henderson Silver Knights who scored the lone goal for his team in the third period.

Cameron Whitehead

The goaltender for the Henderson Silver Knights who made 23 saves on 25 shots and suffered the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Postgame thoughts from Andrew Lord and Cole Guttman.”

— Andrew Lord, Head Coach (lakingsinsider.com)

“Postgame thoughts from Andrew Lord and Cole Guttman.”

— Cole Guttman, Forward (lakingsinsider.com)

What’s next

The Reign will host the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PST as they look to extend their winning streak.

The takeaway

The Ontario Reign's ability to win close games and maintain their impressive form could be a key factor as they push for a deep playoff run. The team's balanced scoring and strong goaltending have been instrumental in their success this season.