Entering the game Saturday night, the Lakers were on a 3-0-1 clip in 2018 and are 4-1-1 in their past six games, as they sprint toward the post-season in the final month and a half of the regular season.
Saturday's 3-1 win over the York Lions gives them five wins in their past seven games and four of five in 2018.
The teams went back and forth in the first period and despite combining for 21 shots, but neither team was able to find the back of the net and the first 20 ended with the score 0-0.
Nipissing led York in shots to the tune of 13-8. After a quick period, with the teams trading, the middle frame saw more of the same.
Both teams generated chances, with the Lakers once again outshooting York and earning the majority of the quality shots.
Finally, the Lakers broke through, as Zosia Davis fired one home from the point, giving Nipissing the lead.
Bronwyn Bolduc earned an assist on the game's opening goal.
York tied things up, however, about three minutes later.
An entertaining 40 minutes wrapped up with each team scoring once in the second period and the Lakers and Lions headed back to the dressing room tied at one.
The shots after two periods of play were 21-15 Nipissing.
With the teams tied entering the third period and valuable points on the line, the Lakers and Lions started strong.
It took almost 14 minutes of the third period, but the Lakers managed to regain the lead. Hunter Mosher made a gorgeous deke after moving in all alone to put Nipissing up 2-1. Maria Dominico and Bolduc with her second of the night, grabbed assists on the goal.
The Lakers sealed the win with a shorthanded empty-netter. Jetta Derenoski scores thanks to great hustle and great work by Robyn Degagne in her own zone.
Jackie Rochefort was great in net for the Lakers and finished with 20 saves.
Final shots favoured Nipissing 27-21
The Lakers are back in action next Saturday when they host Laurentian at 4:30 p.m.
