Spitfires Lead Storm 2-0 in Playoff Series

0:00It's March 31st. This is NHL News Today, powered by AI, your team, your update. Windsor Spitfires hold a two-nothing lead over the Guelph Storm and their first round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. As the second seed in the Western Conference, they dominated the first two home games, but now they hit the road for games 3 and 4 at the Sleeman Center. Nothing's locked in yet, playoffs are unpredictable, especially after Windsor got swept by a lower seed just two seasons back. The Storm won both regular season matchups at home, outscoring Windsor 13-9, but that was before they traded away key scores like Jet, Luchenko and Charlie Piquet. Their offense dried up late, managing just 29 goals in their final 10 games. Windsor's veteran goalie, Joey Costanzo, has been lights out defensively so far, and keeping that shutdown mode is crucial against a desperate Guelph. Squad pressing hard, special teams could swing everything. Windsor led the league on the penalty kill at 82.8% and ranked second on the power play.

1:05They've converted three of 10 chances already, while the Storm are zero for seven. With stars like Liam Greentree and Jack Nesbitt driving that unit, staying sharp with the man advantage or killing penalties will give them the edge. On foreign ice, injuries keep testing them. From Bexelton Makisha's awkward collision in game two, to earlier hits on guys like Ethan Belchets. Coach Greg Walters preaches next man up, a slide in a defenseman like Carson Woodall, or call up from juniors, whatever keeps the lines rolling. They've handled waves of absences before, and won't blink now. If Windsor locks in defense, dominates special teams, and rolls with the punches, they could wrap this series quick. Liam Greentree drops, Tuesday at 6.30 p.m., game four, Thursday at 7.07 p.m., expect fireworks as the storm fights back with home crowdfire.