It was a MVP performance from the Most Valuable Player.
Braeden Allkins scored three times and added some toughness as the Dryden GM Ice Dogs levelled Fort Frances 5-1 Saturday night.
Braedyn Aubin and Cory Dennis also found the back of the net.
Dryden GM outshot the Lakers 41-27.
Patrick Zubick picked up his third straight win.
The Ice Dogs are now one win away from advancing to the Bill Salonen Cup.
Game 4 is Tuesday night at 7:30 in Fort Frances.