In the highest scoring game in IceDogs playoff history, Niagara dropped a 9-6 decision in game four of their first round series with Barrie.
The home side got down early before Ivan Galiyanov scored his first of the post season, converting a rebound in close.
The Colts had another goal rush in the second before Riley Patterson scored pair on the power-play 48 seconds apart, his third and fourth of the post-season.
Into the third, another two goals, Blake Barnes on the man advantage and Ryeth Smith at even strength brought Niagara to within three. Each team hit on the power-play with Hayden Reid's second closing out a night of 15 goals.
Trailing 3-1 in the series, Niagara heads to Barrie for Game 5, looking to bring the series back to St Catharines Monday night. New Country 89.1 will have the action Saturday night, with the pre-game at 7:15.