The Dresden Kings fell 2-1 to the Essex 73's on Tuesday.
Jack Sanko and Matthew MacLeod both scored once for Essex.
Cory Lucier scored Dresden's only goal of the game.
The Kings return home on Friday to take on the Wheatley Sharks at 7:30pm. And then on Saturday, the 73's head to Mooretown to battle the Flags at 7:30pm.