A big third period led the Winterhawks to a 5-3 victory over the Cougars in Game 2, with James Stefan, Diego Buttazzoni, and Marcus Nguyen scoring crucial goals. The series is now tied 1-1, setting the stage for intense upcoming games in Portland.

By the Numbers
  • Shots on Goal: POR 38, PG 32
  • Power Play: POR 1/2, PG 1/4
State of Play
  • Winterhawks and Cougars tied 1-1 in the Western Conference Championship series
  • Games 3, 4, and 5 to be held in Portland at the VMC this week
  • Jan Špunar made 29 saves for Portland, securing the victory
What's Next

Game 3 is scheduled at the VMC on Monday, with Game 4 and Game 5 following on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Bottom Line

The Winterhawks' strong third period display, led by key scorers, has evened the series and set the stage for pivotal games in Portland, shaping the narrative of this Western Conference Championship clash.