WHL Playoffs Top Performer: April 7, 2024

Andrew Cristall came in clutch.

The Kelowna Rockets alternate captain powered his team to a 4-2 win and Round One victory in Game 6 against the Wenatchee Wild with a two-goal, one-assist performance.

This marks Cristall’s first playoff multi-goal game.

He was named second star of the night for his efforts.

The Washington Capitals prospect opened the scoring on Sunday by blasting a perfect tee-up pass from Kayden Sadhra-Kang past the Wenatchee netminder.

With Kelowna leading 2-1 in the final frame, Cristall converted a backhand feed from Tij Iginla for the eventual game-winning goal.

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Iginla steals the puck and Cristall puts it away to give the Rockets some insurance in the third period!#FeedtheFuture | #2024NHLDraft | #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ImE25qboDR

— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 7, 2024

The Burnaby, B.C. product would add a helper on the Rockets’ final goal of the night as they punched their ticket to the Second Round for the first time since 2017.

With three goals and eight assists for 11 points in six games, Cristall is tied with his teammate Tij Iginla for second in points among all WHL skaters in the postseason.

Cristall and the Rockets will take on the Western Conference-leading Prince George Cougars in the Western Conference Semifinal.

Game 1 is set for Friday, April 12 at the CN Centre.