The Summerside Western Capitals lost 4-2 to the Amherst Ramblers in the second game of their playoff series on Monday, March 16, 2026. The game took place at the Amherst Stadium in Nova Scotia, leaving the series tied at one win each for the two teams from the Maritime Junior Hockey League.
The Ramblers secured the win by scoring an empty-net goal in the final minutes of the match. This victory allows the fourth-seeded Amherst team to even the score against the top-seeded Capitals, who had been ranked as one of the best teams in the country during the regular season.
The playoff series now moves back to Summerside for the third game. Local fans can watch the teams compete again at Credit Union Place on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The result of Monday night’s game changes the momentum of the opening round of the playoffs. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the next round as they continue their pursuit of the league championship trophy.
