The Essex 73's were able to stave off elimination with a 4-1 victory over the Lakeshore Canadiens in Game 4 on Tuesday.
William Stadder, Quinn Fazekas, Josh Pope-Ferguson and Michael Vieira each scored once for Essex.
Jake Nimmo scored the single goal for Lakeshore.
The Canadiens are currently leading the best-of-seven series 3-1.
The puck drops for Game 5 on Friday in Essex at 7 p.m.