QMJHL Roundup: Alexis Gravel, Mooseheads down Islanders 5-2

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CHARLOTTETOWN — Alexis Gravel stopped 26 shots and James Swan scored twice as the Halifax Mooseheads downed the Charlottetown Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play.

Justin Barron and Jordan Dumais had a goal and assist apiece to help Halifax halt Charlottetown's win streak at six games.

Zachary L'Heureux also scored while Markus Vidicek tacked on three assists for the Mooseheads (7-7-5).

Thomas Casey and Keiran Gallant found the back of the net for the Islanders (14-3-0).

Jacob Goobie turned away 22-of-26 shots for Charlottetown.

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FOREURS 2 OLYMPIQUES 1

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Alexandre Doucet scored the go-ahead goal at 15:01 of the second period and Jonathan Lemieux made 19 saves as Val-d'Or (14-2-4) dealt the Olympiques (7-6-2) their fourth consecutive loss.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published February 3, 2021.

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