Kings Face Elimination

Derek Shaw of the Dresden Kings pursues a loose puck in Sunday’s loss – Photo by the Dresden Kings

The Dresden Kings entered their best-of-seven PJHL Stobbs Division series as favourites, but now, Dresden is only one loss from elimination.

The Essex 73s handed Dresden their second 7-1 loss of the series to put the Kings down 3-1 in the series.

Brodie Conlon scored the only Kings goal, while Essex had 6 different scorers, with only Dawson Winchester scoring a pair of goals.

Essex chased starter Brendan Johnston from the net after two periods, scoring 5 on their first 25 shots.

Dresden will face elimination Monday night on home ice in Dresden. Puck drop is at 8:30pm.