The third period was the Achilles heel for the 麻豆精选 Rockets again, as they fell 4-1 to the Seattle Thunderbirds in game three of their first round WHL series.
Scoreless in the first period, the Rockets all-star and projected first round pick Andrew Cristall took advantage of a turnover and gave the Rockets a 1-0 lead. Forward Carson Golder and defenceman Caden Price collected assists on the road.
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But Seattle stormed back with four goals in the third period to win 4-1 and take a 3-0 series lead. Dylan Guenther scored his fourth goal of the series while Lake Country鈥檚 Tij Iginla added an assist, his first point of the postseason.
Rockets goaltender Jari Kykkanen made 29 saves in the loss. Despite being 0-3, he was been great between the pipes as he has a .924 save percentage (109 saves on 118 shots). Seattle鈥檚 Thomas Milic has made 72 saves on 76 shots.
Wednesday night at Prospera Place is now do-or-die for the Rockets. With a win, they keep their season alive. With a loss, their season comes to an end. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.
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