GAME RECAP: Winterhawks stage comeback to best Silvertips 4-2 in Everett

EVERETT, Wash. — Four unanswered goals from the Portland Winterhawks led to a 4-2 downfall for the Everett Silvertips at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday night.

Alex Swetlikoff opened the scoring for the Silvertips, using his speed to motor through the neutral zone with the puck and breezing past defenseman Ryder Thompson for a clear look at the Portland net. Swetlikoff slipped a low shot under the leg pad of Taylor Gauthier for his 24th goal of the season.

Late in the first period, Winterhawks defenseman Kurtis Smythe was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for a knee-on-knee hit thrown on Everett’s Michal Gut. On the ensuing major penalty, Jackson Berezowski banged in a rebound goal for this 35th tally of the campaign to give Everett a 2-0 lead after one.

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Portland began their comeback effort at 13:41 in the second period, as James Stefan flexed a wrist shot over Koen MacInnes for his 29th goal of the year. Portland would later tie it on a 4-on-3 powerplay, with Cross Hanas using a screen in front to mask a shot, his 20th goal of the season.

Robbie Fromm-Delorme grabbed the lead for the Winterhawks, potting a bouncing puck for a 3-2 Portland advantage. James Stefan would contribute an empty-netter in the final minute of play to seal the game.

The loss snaps a 15-game point streak for the Everett Silvertips. Everett now stands at 36-8-3-5 on the season, their 80 points lead the Western Conference.

The Silvertips will be back in action Saturday night hosting the Seattle Thunderbirds for Navy Night. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Tickets are available by clicking HERE.