PREVIEW: Cataractes, Remparts Meet in Key QMJHL Clash

QUEBEC CITY, QC (March 6, 2026) (Interstat) — The Shawinigan Cataractes and Quebec Remparts will face off in a pivotal late-season Quebec Major Junior Hockey League matchup Saturday afternoon at Centre Vidéotron.

The Cataractes (32-26-0) enter the contest holding a three-point standings advantage over the host Remparts (29-28-0), making the divisional clash critical for playoff positioning. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.

Shawinigan seeks to rebound from a 5-1 home loss to Gatineau on Wednesday. Forward Olivier Charron, a player to watch, scored the Cataractes’ lone goal in that defeat. Charron has been a physical presence, recording 10 hits over his last three games while adding a goal and an assist.

Quebec also looks to bounce back after a 5-3 loss to Victoriaville on Wednesday. Their offense runs through center Nathan Quinn, who has been a consistent point producer. Quinn has tallied 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in his last 10 games, including a goal and an assist in the most recent loss.

The season series favors Quebec, which has won two of three meetings. The Remparts earned a 4-1 victory in Shawinigan on Jan. 21 and a 3-1 win at home on Dec. 14. The Cataractes’ lone win was a decisive 7-0 shutout at home on Oct. 25.

Both teams have experienced recent inconsistency. Shawinigan is 3-7-0 in its last 10 games, while Quebec has gone 5-5-0 over the same span, including a four-game winning streak from Feb. 13-20 that featured two road wins at Baie-Comeau by a combined 12-1 score.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Quebec 3, Shawinigan 2.

Following Saturday’s game, Quebec will host Charlottetown on Sunday. Shawinigan’s next action is at home against Chicoutimi on March 12.