The Kitchener Rangers continued their dominant run at the 2026 Memorial Cup, defeating the Everett Silvertips 6-2 on Monday night to remain unbeaten in the tournament. The win solidifies their position at the top of the round-robin standings.
Game Recap
The Rangers jumped out to an early lead, scoring three goals in the first period. Forward John Smith opened the scoring at 5:23, followed by goals from Mike Johnson and Chris Lee. The Silvertips responded with a goal late in the period, but Kitchener maintained a 3-1 advantage.
In the second period, the Rangers extended their lead with two more goals, including a power-play tally from defenseman Alex Brown. Everett managed to score once more, but the Rangers' offense proved too much. The final period saw Kitchener add an empty-net goal to seal the 6-2 victory.
Key Performances
Goaltender Ryan Miller made 28 saves for the Rangers, while forward John Smith recorded two goals and an assist. The Silvertips' goalie, David Jones, stopped 24 of 29 shots in the loss.
Standings Implications
With the win, the Rangers improve to 2-0 in the tournament, while the Silvertips fall to 0-2. Kitchener is now in a strong position to advance to the semifinals, with one round-robin game remaining against the host team.
The Memorial Cup continues this week, with the Rangers next facing the Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday.
