Flint Firebirds Crush Owen Sound Attack in Lopsided Playoff Series

Owen Sound's 17-game postseason losing streak continues as Flint dominates in first-round matchup

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:35am

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The Flint Firebirds thoroughly dominated the Owen Sound Attack in their first-round OHL playoff series, outscoring their opponents by a staggering 35-3 margin over the four-game sweep. The Firebirds' power play was unstoppable, converting on 13 of their 18 opportunities, while also scoring twice while shorthanded. Owen Sound was simply overmatched, struggling to generate offense and win key faceoffs throughout the series.

Why it matters

This lopsided series loss extends Owen Sound's troubling postseason losing streak to 17 games, dating back to 2022. The Attack will need to make significant roster changes and find a way to end this playoff drought if they hope to be competitive next season. For Flint, the convincing series win sets them up for a second-round matchup against the Windsor Spitfires, as the Firebirds look to build on their first playoff series victory since 2022.

The details

In the series opener, Flint jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with three of their four goals coming on the power play. The Firebirds went on to win Game 1 by a 7-2 score, outshooting Owen Sound 40-25. Game 2 was even more lopsided, as Flint scored four goals in each of the first two periods, winning 11-1 and going 4-for-5 on the power play. The Firebirds' dominance continued in Game 3, as they shut out Owen Sound 10-0 despite being outshot 32-30. While Game 4 was slightly closer, Flint still prevailed 6-1, converting 5 of their 7 power play opportunities.

  • The Flint Firebirds' first-round playoff series against the Owen Sound Attack took place in April 2026.
  • Owen Sound's 17-game postseason losing streak dates back to 2022.

The players

Pierce Mbuyi

A forward for the Owen Sound Attack who recorded 75 points in 68 games this season, but is set to leave the team during the offseason.

Noah Roberts

An Owen Sound Attack player who took a major penalty in Game 1 that led to two Flint power play goals.

Noah Nelson

An Owen Sound Attack player who took a high-sticking penalty in Game 1 that led to another Flint power play goal.

Windsor Spitfires

The Flint Firebirds' opponent in the second round of the OHL playoffs.

Flint Firebirds

The OHL team that swept the Owen Sound Attack in the first round of the playoffs, outscoring them 35-3 over the four-game series.

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What they’re saying

“We are outgunned, outmanned, outnumbered, outplanned.”

— George Washington

What’s next

The Flint Firebirds will take on the Windsor Spitfires in the second round of the OHL playoffs.

The takeaway

This lopsided playoff series loss highlights the significant roster and performance issues the Owen Sound Attack must address in the offseason if they hope to end their troubling 17-game postseason losing streak and become competitive again in the OHL. For Flint, the convincing series win provides momentum as they advance to face a tougher opponent in Windsor.