Windsor Spitfires Sweep Flint, Advance to Western Final

0:00It's April 17. This is NHL News Today Team News powered by AI. The Windsor Spitfires just punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final in the 2025 26 Ontario Hockey League playoffs. They swept the Flint Firebirds 4 games to 0 with a Gritty 5-3 road win in game 4 on Thursday night. These two teams were neck and neck all season in the Western Conference, with Windsor edging out Flint by just two points to grab the division title. They split their regular season matchups 3 games a piece, so everyone expected a battle, but the Spitfires took control early and never looked. Back. Flint came out firing at home, packing the building with passionate fans and getting strong play from their leaders like Captain Nathan Aspenal with two goals. They pushed hard, firing 13 shots in the first period, but missing a key veteran forward hurt their chances. Windsor's depth shown through, with nine different scores chipping in during game 4, including big nights from defensemen, Carson Woodall, and Rookie John McLaughlin.

1:03Coach Greg Walter's simple, defense first system clamped down after the first period, holding Flint to just 10 shots over the final 40 minutes. Now the Spitfires grab some rest before facing either the Kitchen Arrangers or Sue Greyhounds with the Rangers up 3 games to 1 heading into. Game 5. Windsor's rolling with back-to-back sweeps for the first time since their Memorial Cup run in 2010. Watching this squad.