OHL Roundup: Niagara beats Barrie, takes 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference final

BARRIE, Ont. - Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 shots and the Niagara IceDogs took control of the Ontario Hockey League's Eastern Conference final by beating the host Barrie Colts 4-1 in Game 2 on Saturday.

Niagara leads the best-of-seven set 2-0, with the series returning home for Game 3 on Monday.

Stephen Harper, Anthony DiFruscia, Graham Knott and Brendan Perlini scored for the IceDogs.

Andrew Mangiapane responded for the Colts, who got a 33-save outing from Mackenzie Blackwood.

Niagara went 1 for 5 on the power play while Barrie scored once on three chances with the man advantage.