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Parker Vaughan's overtime winner for the Battalion definitely shakes things up in the Central Division. Is this a sign of things to come now that Barrie's former players are finding their stride in North Bay? Or was it just a lucky break? How much of an impact will these traded players ultimately have on the Battalion's playoff push? With their record currently sitting at 15-20-3, do you think they have what it takes to climb the ranks and make a serious run?

This game was a rollercoaster, with the lead changing hands multiple times and ending in a dramatic overtime finish. It makes you wonder, are high-scoring games like these becoming more common in the OHL, and if so, is that a good thing for the league's entertainment value or does it sacrifice defensive play?

It's interesting to see North Bay's special teams performance, going 2-for-5 on the power play while Brampton went 3-for-5. Does this reveal strengths and weaknesses for both teams moving forward, or are special teams too unpredictable to draw any real conclusions from a single game? How important are special teams in today's OHL, and do they overshadow 5-on-5 play too much?

Finally, with Brampton suffering their fourth straight loss, is it time to hit the panic button? Are their recent trades not panning out as expected? What changes do they need to make to turn their season around? Share your thoughts and predictions for both teams below!