Overview
- Erik Portillo stopped 26 shots for his third straight win and owns a 1.70 goals-against average and .933 save percentage over his last six games.
- Ontario improved to 6-3-1-0 after the third meeting with San Jose in five days, taking the latest matchup in overtime.
- Akil Thomas opened the scoring in the second period and set up Taylor Ward’s winner 63 seconds into overtime.
- Veteran defenseman Kyle Burroughs, loaned from the LA Kings after clearing waivers, debuted for Ontario and was praised by coach Andrew Lord for steady play and heavy minutes.
- The Reign travel to face the San Diego Gulls on Friday evening.