Wildcats rally to tie QMJHL Final 2-2
The Wildcats, led by Gabe Smith, rallied for three consecutive goals to beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 4-3 in Chicoutimi to tie the QMJHL Final series at 2-2.
Trailing 3-1 in the second period, Smith scored t0 cut the Sags lead to 3-2 entering the third period. Smith scored again at 1:46 of the third — on a beautiful setup from Eerik Wallenius — setting the stage for Rian Chudzinski’s game-winner at 14:15 of the third.
Evan Depatie scored the first Cats goal.
Rudy Guimond posted the win with 22 saves, the Cats Lucas Beckman busy again with 36 shots — 14-5 in the first period.
THREE STARS:
⭐️ #9 GABE SMITH (2G, 1A)
⭐️⭐️ Peteris Bulans CHI (1G,1A)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ #22 RIAN CHUDZINSKI (1G)
The series moves to the Avenir Centre on Friday night at 7pm. Game 6 swings back to Chicoutimi Sunday night at 8pm.
Join Marty Kingston & Aiden Glendenning for Friday night Game 5 action on FloHockey TV & Wildcats Radio 105.1 FM Montcon.
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Article by Marty Kingston
Photo: Bruno Girard
