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Saginaw Spirit fall short in Game 1 playoff loss to Kitchener
Saginaw's upset bid falls just short as Kitchener rallies late for 6-4 victory
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:49am
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The Saginaw Spirit took a 4-3 lead into the third period, but Kitchener scored three unanswered goals to rally for a 6-4 victory in Game 1 of their first-round OHL playoff series on Friday night.
Why it matters
The Spirit were hoping to pull off an upset over the higher-seeded Kitchener Rangers, but the late collapse in Game 1 puts Saginaw in a tough spot heading into the rest of the series.
The details
Saginaw jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Kitchener battled back to tie the game 3-3 by the end of the second period. The Spirit regained the lead at 4-3 early in the third, but Kitchener scored three unanswered goals to rally for the 6-4 victory.
- The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
- Saginaw held a 4-3 lead in the third period before Kitchener's comeback.
The players
Saginaw Spirit
The Saginaw Spirit are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Kitchener Rangers
The Kitchener Rangers are a junior ice hockey team in the OHL and the higher-seeded team in this first-round playoff matchup.
What’s next
The two teams will play Game 2 of the series on Sunday, March 30, 2026 in Kitchener.
The takeaway
Despite the disappointing loss, the Spirit showed they can compete with the higher-seeded Rangers and will look to even the series in Game 2 on Sunday.
