Jake Smith of the North Bay Battalion. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images.(Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images.) The North Bay Battalion have a commanding 3-nothing series lead over Kingston after a game three victory last night (Tuesday).

Jake Smith faced his toughest competition yet in the playoffs, but still got the 3-1 win over the Frontenacs.

Smith made 46 saves on the night, including 20 in the third period alone.

He did allow one goal in the third period, but the Troops were leading 2-nothing at the time. Nick Paul found the back of the net in the first period while Alex Henriksson scored the eventual game winner in the second.

Mathew Santos sealed the victory for North Bay in the third with an empty net marker.

Of note, blueliner Brenden Miller had three assists on the night.

The Battalion look to finish off the series tomorrow night (Thursday) in game four, again in Kingston. Broadcast time on Country 600 CKAT is 6:35 tomorrow night.