Knights defend top spot in OHL standings against Spits

Knights defeat Spitfires on home ice It was a showdown between the two best teams in the OHL on Friday at Canada Life Place - the London Knights and Windsor Spitfires.

It was a showdown between the two best teams in the OHL on Friday at Canada Life Place - the London Knights and Windsor Spitfires.

The Knights took the lead late in the second period and kept it the rest of the way.

They were able to add three more goals in the third period.

Captain Denver Barkey led the way with a goal and two assists.

Final score, 5-1 for the Knights.

Both teams are still 1-2 in the league standings.

Next up for London a trip to Owen Sound on Saturday.