WINDSOR, Ontario (Interstat) — Dylan Edwards scored twice, including the tying goal late in regulation, and Jack Pridham netted the winner 3:13 into overtime as the Kitchener Rangers edged the Windsor Spitfires 3-2 in an Ontario Hockey League matchup Wednesday night at WFCU Centre.

A crowd of 5,623 saw the Rangers, projected as underdogs by Interstat’s game simulator and ELO system, defy predictions and snap Windsor’s two-game win streak. The victory improved Kitchener’s record to 28-15, while Windsor fell to 29-15.

The most critical sequence of the game unfolded in the final minutes of the third period. Trailing 2-1 and facing a potential regulation loss, the Rangers applied sustained pressure. With Windsor’s AJ Spellacy in the penalty box for roughing, Kitchener capitalized on the power play. Edwards, the game’s first star, pounced on a loose puck and fired it past the Spitfires goaltender with just under four minutes remaining in regulation to force overtime. The goal was his second of the night and 24th of the season, extending his recent point streak.

The game opened with a rapid exchange. Windsor’s Liam Greentree, from Oshawa, Ontario, ignited the home crowd just 52 seconds into the contest, scoring his 19th goal of the season. Kitchener responded before the period was out, as Edwards, a left wing from Toronto, netted his first of the game at the 6:50 mark, assisted by Alexander Bilecki, to send the teams into the first intermission tied 1-1.

A physical, penalty-filled second period saw Windsor reclaim the lead. Shortly after a Kitchener penalty, the Spitfires’ Ethan Belchetz of Oakville, Ontario, converted on the power play at 6:37, scoring his 28th goal to make it 2-1. The period featured 26 combined penalty minutes, including a series of fighting majors midway through the frame that saw four players — two from each side — sent off simultaneously.

The third period was a tense, defensive struggle until Edwards’ late heroics sent the game to an extra session. In overtime, Pridham, a right wing from Stouffville, Ontario, ended the contest with his 29th goal of the year. The play was set up by defenseman Matthew Andonovski of Markham, Ontario, who logged an assist and four penalty minutes in the game.

Windsor center Nathan Villeneuve, from Ottawa, was a key facilitator for the Spitfires, recording two assists. Kitchener goaltender Sam O’Reilly of Toronto earned the win with a steady performance, while Windsor’s netminder took the overtime loss.

The Rangers have now won four consecutive games and five of their last six. Edwards, the offensive catalyst, has recorded five goals and three assists in his last five appearances. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in a rematch in Kitchener on Friday, Jan. 30.

Kitchener continues its road trip Saturday in Erie, while Windsor prepares to host Flint on Friday.