Game Preview: Round Two, Game Four @ Saskatoon
SETTING IT UP:
The Prince Albert Raiders have a chance to sweep their second round series against the Saskatoon Blades tonight in game four at SaskTel Centre. Prince Albert won by a 4-0 final last night to take a 3-0 series lead. The Raiders have won 6-1, 3-0, and 4-0 so far this series.
2025-26 HEAD TO HEAD (REGULAR SEASON):
March 21 @ Saskatoon: 4-0 Raiders
March 20 @ Prince Albert: 4-0 Raiders
February 14 @ Prince Albert: 5-4 Raiders (SO)
February 1 @ Saskatoon: 3-1 Raiders
January 31 @ Prince Albert: 4-0 Blades
December 14 @ Saskatoon: 5-4 Raiders
September 20 @ Saskatoon: 3-2 Blades (OT)
September 19 @ Prince Albert: 4-2 Raiders
RAIDERS WIN SEASON SERIES WITH 6-1-1-0 RECORD
UNBEATABLE ORSULAK:
Michal Orsulak recorded his second straight shutout in game three’s win. He made 23 saves on Tuesday night, the most he’s been tested this series. Over his last two starts, Orsulak has stopped 38 consecutive shots. The only goal he’s given up this series came on a Blades powerplay midway through the third period in game one. In eight playoff starts, Orsulak is 7-1, and owns a 1.37 GAA, a .925 SV%, and has three shutouts.
HE COOTES HE SCORES:
Braeden Cootes scored twice in the second period to give the Raiders all the room they needed to secure the win in game three. After Brandon Gorzynski’s ice breaker in the first, Cootes scored two goals in the opening six minutes of the second to open the lead up to 3-0.
UP NEXT:
If the Raiders pull off the series sweep tonight, they will face the winner of the Medicine Hat/Calgary series in the Eastern Conference final. Entering tonight, the Tigers lead that series 3-0. If Saskatoon stays alive with a win, game five of this series will be on Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre. Tickets for game five would go on sale on Thursday at 9am at the Raiders box office, and 10am online.
