Broncos Dominate Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 3, Mistelbacher’s Hat-trick Leads to Swift Current’s Series Lead
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are on the brink of elimination after a 5-3 loss to the Swift Current Broncos in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at the ENMAX Centre.
By the Numbers- Lethbridge Hurricanes suffered a 5-3 defeat to the Swift Current Broncos.
- Broncos' Luke Mistelbacher scored a hat-trick in the game.
- Swift Current outshot Lethbridge 29-31 in the game.
- Lethbridge went 1/2 on the power play, while Swift Current was 4/5 with the extra man.
The Hurricanes have now lost 12 consecutive post-season games since March 2019 and trail the series 3-0.
State of Play- Lethbridge is facing elimination, trailing the series 3-0.
- Swift Current has won the last five playoff games against Lethbridge since 2018.
Lethbridge will have a must-win Game 4 against Swift Current at the ENMAX Centre on Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Bottom LineThe Lethbridge Hurricanes are in a dire situation, needing a victory in Game 4 to stay alive in the playoffs against the dominant Swift Current Broncos.
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