The Essex 73's topped the Lakeshore Canadiens 3-1 in Game 3 on Friday, for their first win in the playoff series.
Michael Vieira scored all three goals for Essex to complete a hat-trick.
Kyler Carter scored Lakeshore's only goal of the night.
The Canadiens lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
The two teams faceoff again on Sunday for Game 4. The puck drops at 3pm in Essex.