Rimouski took an eight-goal night and turned it into an 8-5 win over Charlottetown, with the third period doing the heavy lifting. After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the Oceanic matched the Islanders shot for shot on the scoresheet and then pulled away late.
The first period produced nothing on either side, 0-0 through 20. Rimouski went 3-2 in the middle frame to lead 3-2 after two, and the third broke open — five more for the home side against three for Charlottetown. The game was decided in regulation, no overtime required.
The number that frames it: five third-period goals. Charlottetown's three in the final frame kept the margin honest but never closed it, and the Islanders never led after the opening intermission.