Sags take 2-1 series lead with dramatic OT goal
A goal by Thomas Desruisseaux at 16:58 of overtime gave Chicoutimi a 5-4 win over the Wildcats and a 2-1 Final series lead.
The Wildcats controlled much of the overtime and had two powerplays; only the spectacular goaltending of Lucas Beckman kept the Sags in the game. The Cats outshot Chicoutimi 11-4 in the extra frame.
Moncton battled back trailing after 4-2 in the third period on a pair of goals from Teddy Mutryn to force OT. Simon Binkley and Max Vilen had other Wildcats goals and Tommy Bleyl added three assists.
The Cats outshot the Sags 41-40 before 4,600 at the Centre Georges-Vézina.
THREE STARS:
⭐️ Jordan Tourigny CHI (2G)
⭐️⭐️ #14 TEDDY MUTRYN (2G)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thomas Desruisseaux CHI (1G, 1A)
The Sags take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 Wednesday night at 8pm AT. Game five hits the Avenir Centre Friday night at 7pm.
Watch all the action on Flohockey TV and on Wildcats Radio INSPIRE 105.1 FM Moncton.
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Article by Marty Kingston
Photo: Bruno Girard
