Ben Wilmott’s first OHL goal was a big one.

The Seattle, Wash., native gave the London Knights a second straight overtime victory with his tally 2:14 into the extra session to decide a 3-2 nail-biter before 4,051 Saturday at Sleeman Centre. Article content Article content

Four of London’s six regular-season games have gone beyond regulation. Thanks to the perfect weekend, the defending Memorial Cup champs improved to 2-2-2 and are quickly climbing the OHL Western Conference standings.

Wilmott, a 19-year-old Ohio State commit, buried a perfect pass from veteran defenceman Jared Woolley in the 3-on-3 overtime. Woolley leads the Knights with four goals and six points in four games. Article content

In a nod to Friday’s win over Flint, London grabbed the third-period lead on Evan Van Go

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