The Portland Winterhawks staged a surprising third-period comeback earlier than clinching a 4-3 shootout victory over the Saskatoon Blades in Western Hockey League motion Wednesday night time at SaskTel Centre.
Tyson Jugnauth and Kyle Chyzowski scored within the shootout for Portland (24-15-2-1), whereas goalie Ondřej Štěbeták denied two Blades makes an attempt to safe the 2 factors.
The Blades (22-14-2-3), the highest workforce within the East Division of the Japanese Convention, prolonged their with a power-play aim 4:06 into the second interval to make it 3-1.
Tyson Jugnauth introduced Portland inside one, netting an unassisted power-play aim with 4:33 to play within the third interval, and Ryan Miller adopted just below two minutes later to tie the sport with 2:42 to play.
Stats & streaks
Chyzowski added an help to the scoresheet for 69 factors on the season (30 targets, 39 assists) and the WHL scoring lead.
Jugnauth has factors in 15 of his final 16 video games.
Josh Zakreski established a three-game level streak (3 targets, 1 help) with a first-period aim in opposition to Saskatoon.
Štěbeták is 3-1 in shootouts throughout his WHL profession.
Up subsequent
The Winterhawks head to Moose Jaw to face the Warriors on Friday after which conclude their jap swing with a recreation at Swift Present on Saturday.