EVERETT, APRIL 14: The Everett Silvertips pulled out more overtime magic Saturday night, besting the Portland Winterhawks 4-3 and taking a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinal.
With the Silvertips leading 3-2 late in the third period, Winterhawks captain Kyle Chyzowski knotted the score with a shot through traffic 13:37 into the final frame. Everett struck 5:46 into the extra frame, as Tyler MacKenzie swatted a pass from the left corner in front of the crease where Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen was waiting to deflect it home.
Everett outshot Portland 7-1 in overtime and 49-38 in the contest. The Tips are now 4-0 in overtime games this playoff run, including three consecutive OT wins dating back to their Game Six double-overtime win over the Seattle Thunderbirds Monday night. The Silvertips won Game One of their semifinal series against the Winterhawks 1:34 into overtime Friday night, with Jesse Heslop scoring the winner.
Games Three and Four are set for Tuesday and Wednesday night respectively at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Listen to the games live on Everett’s Greatest Hits KRKO.
