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Nail-biting finish in North Bay! The Battalion snatch a crucial point in OT, but does this late-season surge guarantee a playoff spot? Are they peaking at the right time or will the pressure of the Ottawa 67s breathing down their necks be too much?

Massive game for Van Steensel, netting the OT winner against his former team. Is he the X-factor Barrie needs for a deep playoff run? Or will their reliance on a single player be their downfall?

The Battalion's power play clicked, but their penalty kill faced a grueling 5-on-3. Which special teams unit will be more critical in the final games? Is special teams prowess the ultimate key to playoff success at this level?

Intriguing to see Wakely put up four points against his former teammates. Does this performance add fuel to the trade debate surrounding his departure from North Bay? What are your thoughts on trading young talent versus building for the future?