The Napanee Raiders survived a determined comeback attempt by the Port Hope Panthers on the way to a 3-2 win.

Napanee made the score 3-1 on a goal by Taylor Brown at 6:10 in the third period, and Port Hope got as close as 3-2 when Casey Palmer scored 10:21 into the third period.

After the loss made the series score 1-2 in the best of five series, the Panthers face elimination next time out.

The Raiders were led by Brown, who registered one goal.

Napanee excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Raiders forced Port Hope goalie DJ Torrenueva to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots.

Napanee stifled the Panthers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Napanee additionally got points from Luke Emmons, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Napanee got a goal from John Janiec as well. Other players who recorded assists for Napanee were Chris Doyle, Nolan Powers, and Colin Doelman, who contributed one each.

Napanee also got points from. Janiec also scored for Napanee. In addition, Napanee received assists from.

Port Hope's offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 40 shots put on the Raiders' net.

Other players who recorded assists for Port Hope were Ryan Thistlethwaite, who had two.

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Napanee's Kyle Copeland stopped 38 shots out of the 40 that he faced. The Raiders incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. DJ Torrenueva made 38 saves for the Panthers on 41 shots. Port Hope incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Panthers ran into disciplinary problems during the contest, and Cody Metcalfe was ejected from the game.

Napanee registered one goal on five power play opportunities. For Port Hope, Metcalfe was ejected from the game.