With a lot on the line heading into the final weekend of the regular season, the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team looked as ready as ever for the post-season.

Dominating early on and throughout most of the game, it took a shootout to give Nipissing the win, but they were able to earn the extra point, outlasting Waterloo 2-1.

After a scoreless first period that saw the Lakers outshoot Waterloo 16-1, Nipissing finally did find the back of the net in the middle frame.

Sam Strassburger provided the offence when she drove the net and cashed in on a loose puck that wasn't covered up.

Jade Gauthier and Madison Solie picked up assists on the game's opening goal that came after 21 Nipissing shots.

The Lakers held their lead until the seven minute mark of the third period when the Warriors tied the game while on a five-minute power play.

The game, although it didn't look like it on paper, ended up a one-goal affair and was finally decided in a shootout, taking six shooters aside to separate the two teams, with Gauthier scoring twice in the shootout to lead Nipissing to victory.

Danika Ranger made 16 saves during the game and another four in the shootout earning the win, while Taylor Reimer was outstanding in net for Waterloo, finishing with an impressive 43 saves, as well as three more in the shootout, but takes the loss.

Nipissing is back in action Saturday afternoon against Laurier in the regular season finale before they begin the playoffs Wednesday.

Puck drop is set for 4:30pm at Memorial Gardens.