The Peterborough Lakers scored seven unanswered goals in the second period Friday to defeat the Langley Thunder 9-5 in Game 5 of the Mann Cup.
Peterborough now leads the best-of-seven senior men's lacrosse championship 3-2 and can close out the series with a win today.
Mike Thompson was spectacular in the Peterborough goal, making 43 saves to earn player of the game honours.
Tracey Kelusky scored twice to lead the Lakers.
Shayne Jackson, Athan Iannucci and Garrett Billings each scored once and had two assists for Langley.
