Michael McLeod scored the tie-breaking goal on a power play in the third period and the Mississauga Steelheads edged the Erie Otters 4-3 last night in the Ontario Hockey League final.
Nathan Bastian tied the game midway through the third and Ryan McLeod and Trent Fox also scored for the Steelheads, who trail the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Strome and Anthony Cirelli scored consecutive goals for Erie in the second period to give the Otters a 3-2 lead.
Mississauga goaltender Matthew Mancina made 23 saves. Erie's Troy Timpano turned aside 27 shots.
The Steelheads host Game 4 tomorrow night.