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.
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

Lethbridge will have a must-win Game 4 against Swift Current at the ENMAX Centre on Wednesday at 7:00pm.

Bottom Line

The 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.