OHL Playoffs: McLeod clinches Game 3 win for Steelheads

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Mississauga Steelheads captain Michael McLeod (Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — 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 on Monday in Game 3 of 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, on a power play, 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 on Wednesday.

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