Despite outshooting their opponents 39-15, Prince George was bested in the third period Friday night by the last place team in the BCHL.
The Cowichan Valley Capitals made the long road-trip up Highway 97 to the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena (RMCA) worthwhile, defeating the Spruce Kings by a close 2-1 final.
Forward Ben Brar opened the scoring six minutes into the first frame, netting a short-handed after the home team took a too many men penalty.
Cowichan would follow with a quick tying goal 31 seconds in the second stanza; the game-winning goal came with over five minutes left in regulation.
Netminder Evan DeBrouwer made 13 saves in his third loss in the last five starts.
Prince George remains tied for the top spot in the Mainland Division with Langley as their record drops to 21-13-4-4.
This was the only game over the weekend for the Spruce Kings, but they continue their four-game homestand Thursday, 7PM against the Penticton Vees.