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The Clippers have seen their momentum slip away in their playoff series with Cowichan Valley but they still have a 3-2 lead in their best of seven affair. (Image Credit: Damon James/Island Images Photography)
Series tightens

Clippers stymied by back up goalie in Game 6

Apr 25, 2026 | 8:57 AM

DUNCAN — The Clippers had a flat performamce in Game 5 of their second round BCHL playoff series against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.

The Capitals jumped out to a two goal first period lead and cruised to a 5-0 victory.

Nanaimo had a strong middle period and outshot the Caps 13-4 but netminder Jaiden Sharma was unbeatable and has won both of his starts in the series.

The Cowichan Valley power play went 3/5 and they havc five power play goals in the last two games of the series.