Medicine Hat Blows Past Spokane, Take 2-1 Series Lead
Although it took significantly longer than the first two contests, Medicine Hat opened the scoring for the third time in the series. Cayden Lindstrom continues to stay hot, opening game four up as well as adding an assist on Hunter St. Martin's insurance marker with just under two minutes to go in the first frame.
In addition, the Tigers depth continues to shine through. Kadon McCann and Liam Ruck both added one in the second period while Veeti Vaisanen kept things quiet on the blue line. The Chiefs were unable to get many opportunities, recording just 13 shots through the first two periods.
For just the second time in the 2025 playoffs, Carter Esler made an appearance for Spokane as Medicine Hat chased starting goaltender Dawson Cowan after a fifth goal by Andrew Basha early in the third period.
Harrison Meneghin was solid when called upon for the Tigers, and looks to take the momentum into Wednesday's game four. Speaking of momentum, defenceman Bryce Pickford extended his goal streak to six games with a mid-third period marker and has at least one point in his last seven contests.
The Chiefs will look to tie the series once again on Wednesday night, as the puck drops in Spokane once again at 7:00pm PT.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
11:45- MH: Cayden Lindstrom (2) from Oasiz Wiesblatt18:09- MH: Hunter St. Martin (5) from Cayden Lindstrom
2nd Period:
1:33- MH: Kadon McCann (9) from Veeti Vaisanen14:52- MH: Liam Ruck (5) from Marcus Pacheco and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll
3rd Period:
00:23- MH: Andrew Basha (2) from Hunter St. Martin9:16- MH: Bryce Pickford (10) from Oasiz Wiesblatt and Tanner Molendyk
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