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OHL Sunday Roundup: More Than Just Scores - Seeds of Playoff Upsets?

The OHL delivered a Sunday night full of action, and while the scores tell one story, I think there are deeper narratives brewing as we head into the playoffs. Brampton taking down Kingston? A potential first-round upset on the horizon? Kingston needs to tighten up defensively if they hope to go deep.

What intrigues me most is the Battalion blanking the Wolves. No names McIvor's shutout performance – is this a sign of things to come, or just a blip on the radar? Can North Bay carry this momentum into the post-season? I'm curious to hear what Wolves fans think. Is this a cause for concern, or just a regular season stumble?

Then we have the offensive explosion from Brantford and Saginaw. Are these high-scoring games a preview of playoff fireworks, or are defensive lapses going to be their downfall? Can teams like the 67s and Firebirds realistically contain these offenses in a seven-game series?

And what about London's loss to Erie? Is this a Not allowed in the Knights' armor, or are they just coasting into the playoffs? Three goals from Nicholl couldn't save them – is there something deeper going on?

Guelph's shutout win against Kitchener – can they continue shutting down strong opponents or was this a one time defensive stand?

Finally, Oshawa’s Owen Griffin with the hat trick. Is he a dark horse playoff performer to watch?

What are your bold predictions for the OHL playoffs? Which underdogs have the potential to make some noise? Let's discuss!