ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — The Kingston Frontenacs, riding a surge of late-season momentum, will visit the struggling Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League matchup Friday night at Erie Insurance Arena.

Kingston (30-33-0) arrives having won three straight and four of its last five, including a 2-1 road victory over Niagara on Thursday. The Frontenacs have been propelled by stellar goaltending, particularly from Gavin Betts. In his last four appearances, Betts has posted a 3-1-0 record with a .957 save percentage, including a 28-save performance in the win over Niagara.

Erie (17-45-0) has lost eight consecutive games and 13 of its last 14. The Otters are coming off a 7-5 home loss to Saginaw on March 8, where they surrendered four third-period goals. Forward Jake Murray, a player to watch for the Otters, scored twice in that defeat and has three points in his last five games.

The teams have met once this season, a 1-0 Kingston victory on Oct. 5, 2025. Statistical models heavily favor a repeat performance by the Frontenacs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 Kingston win, while its ELO rating system gives the Frontenacs a 63.2% probability of victory.

A key matchup will be Kingston’s defensive structure and goaltending against an Erie offense that has allowed the most goals in the OHL. The Otters have been outscored 42-15 during their eight-game skid.

The game is a critical one for Kingston’s playoff positioning as they enter the final stretch, while Erie looks to play spoiler and halt its lengthy slide. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.