The Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs continued Saturday night in Essex.
The 73's were able to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Amherstburg Admirals with a 2-1 win.
Josh Pope-Ferguson scored the winner for Essex early in the third period — Michael Vieira netted the other goal for the 73's while adding an assist on the winner.
Connor Meyerink had a solid night in net stopping 18 of 19 shots he faced.
Amherstburg will try to avoid elimination Sunday night at home.
Game four goes at 7pm at the Libro Centre.