SPOKANE — Chase Harrington scored at 2:25 of extra time and the Spokane Chiefs survived a third-period collapse to salvage a 6-5 victory over the visiting Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League playoff motion on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Area.
Andrew Cristall scored three targets in regulation for the Chiefs, whereas Assanali Sarkenov scored twice and added an help. The Chiefs grabbed a 2-0 lead within the best-of-seven Western Convention Championship. Nathan Mayes and Owen Martin every chipped in with two assists.
Diego Buttazzoni and Kyle Chyzowski every had a objective and two assists for the Winterhawks, who have been outshot 44-33. Josh Zakreski, Ryan Miller and Max Psenicka netted singles. The Winterhawks misplaced Friday’s collection opener 10-4.
The Winterhawks led 2-1 after the primary interval and the groups have been tied 3-3 heading into the third. The Chiefs led 5-3 with below eight minutes to go within the third earlier than the Winterhawks rallied to tie the sport.
The Chiefs went 1-for-2 on the facility play, whereas the Winterhawks have been 1-for-1.
Recreation 3 is Wednesday in Portland.
