SAINT JOHN, N.B. — In an impressive display of goaltending, Riley Mercer achieved a 21-save shutout for the Drummondville Voltigeurs, securing a solid 3-0 victory against the Saint John Sea Dogs in Wednesday's Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League matchup.

The Voltigeurs showcased their offensive prowess with goals from Justin Larose, Ethan Gauthier, and Yan Gaudreau, helping Drummondville maintain its status at the top of the QMJHL's Western Conference with an exceptional record of 26-8-2-2.

On the flip side, the Sea Dogs, struggling with a five-game losing streak, saw their goaltender Charles-Edward Gravel face 36 shots, managing to stop 33 but unable to secure the desired result as Saint John falls to 16-21-0-0 for the season.

Phoenix Flames Past Foreurs in 3-1 Victory!

In Val-d'Or, the Sherbrooke Phoenix secured a crucial 3-1 win against the Val-d'Or Foreurs, spearheaded by Olivier Dubois' standout performance with a goal and two assists.

His efforts were complemented by goals from Louis-Alex Tremblay and Hugo Primeau, while goaltender Linards Feldbergs made 28 saves to contribute to the Phoenix's improving record of 20-11-2-3.

The only goal for the Foreurs came from Noah Reinhart, with goaltender Emilie Beaunoyer denying 21 of 24 shots.

Thrilling Finish: Islanders Edge Out Titan 3-2!

In Bathurst, Ross Campbell emerged as the hero for the Charlottetown Islanders with a decisive goal at 13:52 of the third period, ensuring his team's edge in a tightly contested battle against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan.

Campbell also recorded two assists, while teammates Simon Hughes and Matthew Butler added to the scoreline as the Islanders improved to 14-19-2-1.

The Titan put up a valiant effort, with Louis-François Bélanger and Alexandre Lallier finding the back of the net, but fell short as goaltender Joshua Fleming made 30 saves.

Late Surge Propels Remparts Past Sagueneens!

Meanwhile, in Chicoutimi, Jayden Rousseau's clutch goal with just over two minutes remaining secured a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Quebec Remparts against the Sagueneens.

Justin Cote also starred with a goal and an assist, while Nathan Quinn added another score for Quebec.

Despite a determined effort from the Sagueneens, including two late goals from Maxim Masse, who scored twice — one in the closing moments — it wasn’t enough to overturn the Remparts' lead.

Quebec's Benjamin Lelievre turned away 22 of 24 shots to help clinch the win.

As teams gear up for the second half of the season, fans can expect nothing less than nail-biting action, intense rivalries, and perhaps a few surprises! Keep your eyes glued to the QMJHL as the playoff race heats up!