Cristall's double-overtime game-winner advances Chiefs past Victoria in Game 6
- Spokane defeated Victoria 5-4 in double overtime Tuesday night, eliminating them from the WHL playoffs.
- Victoria faced elimination trailing the series 3-2 after two consecutive home losses.
- Game 6 took place at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena and extended into a second overtime period.
- Andrew Cristall scored the second overtime winner, and Shea Van Olm netted three goals for Spokane.
- Spokane claimed the best-of-seven series 4-2 and advanced to the Western Conference Final.
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WHL playoffs: Cristall scores in double OT as Chiefs beat Royals 5-4 to win series
SPOKANE -- Andrew Cristall's power-play goal at 18:11 of the second overtime period ended a long night and a tough series as the Spokane Chiefs eliminated the visiting Victoria Royals from the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 5-4 win on Tuesday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
WHL Playoffs: Andrew Cristall scores in second overtime, Spokane Chiefs advance with 5-4 win over Victoria in Game 6
Of course, it went to overtime. And like the previous two overtime games in the series, the Spokane Chiefs found a way to come up with the same – positive – result.
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