The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds missed their chance to sweep the London Knights in the opening round of the playoffs on April 1, falling 4-1 at GFL Memorial Gardens. The loss forces a fifth game in the Western Conference quarterfinal, as the Knights look to stay alive in the series.
London forward Ryan Brown led the charge for the visitors, scoring a hat trick that marked his first three goals of the postseason. Quinn McKenzie provided the lone goal for the Greyhounds, his first of the playoffs. While Greyhounds goaltender Carter George turned away 22 of 25 shots, the team struggled to find rhythm on their special teams. The Greyhounds were unable to convert on six power-play opportunities, while the Knights capitalized on one of their four chances with the man advantage.
Reflecting on the loss, Quinn McKenzie noted that the squad may have become too comfortable after building a 3-0 lead in the series. Head coach John Dean emphasized that the team must learn how to close out a series when an opponent is facing elimination.
Despite the result, the Greyhounds still hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The team is currently competing for their first-ever playoff series win against the Knights, an opponent they have faced three times previously in the postseason without success. The next game is set for April 3, 2026, at Canada Life Place in London.
