The Brooks Bandits took a one-game lead over West Kelowna Tuesday night, coming from behind to defeat the Warriors 5-4 in overtime.
Parker Lalonde scored in the third period to erase a 4-3 deficit after the Warriors took the lead on a goal from Elias Callgren and then Nick Peluso won it 4:49 into overtime when he took a Lalonde pass from behind the net and converted it into a game-winning goal.
The win put the Bandits up 2-1 after they tied it up with an 8-2 win in Game 2.
The Bandits got off to a quick start, jumping out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Keith McInnis and Luke Bibby, before Kelowna got one back from Tyler Pretty to cut the Bandit lead to 2-1 after one period.
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Luke Bibby tips home a beautiful passing play as the Bandits score 2 goals in 24 seconds to take control of game 3 early. @nathandcrosby | @BrooksBandits pic.twitter.com/VcOvVpoyrg
In the second, the Warriors tied it up on a goal from forward Sam LeDrew, before Lalonde scored his first goal of the night with eight seconds left in the period to give the Bandits a 3-2 lead.
LeDrew tied it at three apiece and then Callgren put them ahead for all of 15 seconds before Lalonde tied it, setting the stage for Peluso’s overtime winner.
Brooks outshot West Kelowna 41-31 on the night.
Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. MT. The Bandits host Game 5 Friday night at 7 p.m. MT.
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The BCHL Playoffs continue this Friday!
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The Bandits host the Warriors for Game 5!
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