Bulldogs open playoffs with win over Sudbury

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The Brantford Bulldogs opened their playoff run with a 6-2 win over the Sudbury Wolves on Friday night, taking an early lead in their first-round series.

The game, held at the TD Civic Centre, marked the first matchup between the top-seeded Bulldogs and eighth-seeded Wolves in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal.

Brantford built a 2-0 lead in the opening period and extended it to 3-0 early in the second before Sudbury responded to cut the deficit. The Bulldogs maintained control for most of the game, leading 3-1 after two periods.

Sudbury narrowed the score to 3-2 midway through the third period, but Brantford responded quickly and added three more goals late in the game to secure the win.

Caleb Malhotra scored twice for the Bulldogs, while Luca Testa also had two goals. Adam Benak added a goal, including one on a penalty shot, and Cooper Dennis opened the scoring.

With the win, Brantford takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the TD Civic Centre.