The Smiths Falls Bears used a sparkling performance by Michael Pinios to take down the Ottawa Senators, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Smiths Falls' 1-0 shutout victory.

With the win, the Bears evened the series at 1-1 in the best of seven showdown.

Brandon McMartin's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 11:16 in the second period. Taylor Henry assisted on the tally.

Smiths Falls was sparked by McMartin, who had one goal.

The Bears excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

In addition, Smiths Falls received assists from Neil Doef, who had one.

Ottawa stifled Smiths Falls' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Senators forced the Bears goalie Pinios to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Michael Pinios made 33 saves for Smiths Falls on 33 shots. The Bears incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Ottawa's Alexandre Savard-Belanger stopped 23 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The Senators incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.