The Cornwall Colts claimed a critical 4-3 victory over the Rockland Nationals on Thursday night at the Ed Lumley Arena.
The Nationals, sitting atop the league standings, fell to the second-place Colts, who narrowed the gap to eight points in the standings.
Bradley Fraser led the Colts with two goals, including a power-play tally, while Tristan Miron added a goal and an assist. Adam Walker also contributed a power-play goal in the first period.
Cornwall goaltender Cohen Lesperance-Spack made 29 saves to secure the win, holding Rockland scoreless in the final frame despite their 12-shot push.
Jacob Charron, Anthony Hall, and Mathis Baril netted goals for the Nationals, and Gabriel Le Houillier had two assists.
The Colts, now 3-0-1 in their last 4 games, will travel to the Jim Durrell Sports Complex November 23 to face the Ottawa Junior Senators. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.