Andrew Cristall's overtime game-winner lifts Chiefs to Game 5 win over Victoria

WHL playoffs: Cristall scores in OT as Chiefs clip Royals 5-4

VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall's goal with two seconds left in the first overtime period lifted the visiting Spokane Chiefs to a 5-4 Western Hockey League playoff victory over the Victoria Royals on Saturday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.

Andrew Cristall's overtime game-winner lifts Chiefs to Game 5 win over Victoria

VICTORIA, B.C. - Trailing 4-1 entering the third period, the Spokane Chiefs' backs were squarely pressed to the wall.

WHL Playoffs: Andrew Cristall scores with 2 seconds left in OT as Chiefs rally past Victoria 5-4 to retake series lead

Down 4-1 entering the third period, the Spokane Chiefs made a furious comeback to force overtime. It took nearly the entire extra session, but the Chiefs continued their offensive onslaught and found the winner.

Early meltdown costs Royals in Game 4 loss to Chiefs

Spokane jumped out to a 5–0 lead and withstood a late push from Victoria, securing a 9–6 victory to even the series in front of 6,024 fans in Victoria

Early meltdown costs Victoria Royals in Game 4 loss to Chiefs

Spokane jumped out to a 5–0 lead and withstood a late push from Victoria, securing a 9–6 victory to even the series in front of 6,024 fans in Victoria