The Windsor Spitfires secured a 4-3 victory against the North Bay Battalion at the WFCU Centre on Thursday night, marking a crucial win at home. The Spitfires, who had been battling for the top spot in the OHL's Western Conference, now stand alone in first place in the West Division, two points ahead of Flint. Here are four takeaways from the game:

Greentree's Heroics: Spitfires' captain Liam Greentree delivered a standout performance, scoring two goals, including a go-ahead goal with just 2.3 seconds remaining in the second period. Greentree's first goal tied the game, and his second, a rebound from a Carson Woodall shot, put Windsor ahead for good. He also had a third-period fight. According to Greentree, with three players out, he needed to step up.

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: The Spitfires demonstrated resilience, twice rallying from a one-goal deficit. The team was missing key players due to illness and injury, including veteran centers Jack Nesbitt and Nathan Villeneuve, and rookie center Johnny McLaughlin. Despite these absences, the team found a way to win, showcasing their depth and adaptability.

Costanzo's Solid Goaltending: Goaltender Joey Costanzo played a pivotal role in the win, making 24 saves. Costanzo's performance was crucial in keeping the Battalion at bay, especially as they pushed for an equalizer in the third period.

Special Teams Battle: The Battalion managed to score two power-play goals against Windsor's top-ranked penalty kill. Lirim Amidovski scored one of the power play goals. However, the Spitfires were unable to capitalize on their own power-play opportunity, going 0-for-1. Despite this, Windsor's ability to limit North Bay's power-play chances and maintain their lead proved to be a key factor in the victory.

Other players who scored in the game were Anthony Cristoforo and Caden Harvey for Windsor. Nick Wellenreiter and Sebastien Gervais scored for North Bay. The Spitfires will play the Kitchener Rangers on Friday night.