Reign Postgame Report: CV 3, ONT 2
1 | 2 | 3 | Final | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Firebirds | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reign | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Storyline: The Coachella Valley Firebirds (6-1) erased a two-goal deficit in the second period and got a goal from Kole Lind in the first minute of the third to earn a 3-2 win over the Ontario Reign (5-3) in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Finals at Toyota Arena Sunday night, claiming a sweep of the best-of-5 series and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
Ontario had the lead in the first period after goals by Alex Turcotte and Tyler Madden but were unable to solve Firebirds goaltender Chris Driedger in the final 40 minutes, who finished with 22 saves in the win for Coachella Valley. Erik Portillo made 20 stops in the crease for the Reign in the loss.
Date: May 19, 2024
Venue: Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA
Three Stars –
1. Kole Lind (CV)
2. Chris Driedger (CV)
3. Erik Portillo (ONT)
W: Chris Driedger
L: Erik Portillo
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