The Niverville Nighthawks came close to taking a series lead but fell late in the game instead while on the road in Winkler. The Flyers now lead the best-of-seven series by two games to one.
The Nighthawks fought hard throughout the contest. After ending the first period of a 1–1 tie, Winkler scored twice early in the second period to jump out to a 3–1 lead.
Niverville was able to scratch and claw their way back into the game with a pair of goals to tie up the contest once again early in the third period.
Then, with five minutes remaining in regulation, Winkler got on the board again and went on to win.
Niverville’s Austin Dubinsky stopped 23 shots in goal for the loss.
“Nothing really shifted to Winkler at all tonight, as they got the bounce tonight and we didn’t,” says Nighthawks head coach Dwight Hirst. “Our power play has to start producing and the after-whistle play needs to end. The things we can improve upon are the things we can control. Our team is in a good spot right now with the structure and game plan. It’s a new day tomorrow and we will be ready for Thursday night at home.”
The Nighthawks are back in action for game four at home on March 27. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
“I’m content with how our team is handling the structure and the highs and lows of the series thus far,” says Hirst.
