WHL playoffs: Saskatoon Blades even East Final with OT win [Video]

Moose Jaw, Sask. –

The Saskatoon Blades saw an early three goal lead over the Moose Jaw Warriors disappear but were able to win 5-4 in overtime to even the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) East Final at two games a piece.

On Wednesday night, Blades forward Egor Sidorov was the overtime hero scoring his 13th of the playoffs 3:29 into the extra frame on a short breakaway.

Tuesday night marked the third time in four games this series the two teams have needed overtime to find a winner.

“Great back check and just bouncing back and honestly I was going to try between my legs but after I thought I’ll go backhand forehand,” Sidorov said describing his goal.

“That’s huge for us and we’ll keep going. Never stop,” he added.

It did not take Saskatoon long to get on the board first as just 14 seconds in forward Brandon Lisowsky capitalized on a loose …