RED DEER, AB - Jake Neighbours scored 7:17 into the first overtime period with a nifty breakaway backhand deke to give the Oil Kings a 5-4 sudden-death victory on Monday in Red Deer and a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Rebels in the second round of the WHL playoffs.
Nashville Predators 2020 third-round pick Luke Prokop made a magnificent stretch pass from inside the Oil Kings zone to find the St. Louis Blues 2020 first-round pick for the breakaway and game-winner as Neighbours chose an opportune time to score his first goal of the 2022 post-season.
OIL KINGS: Neighbours the OT hero as Edmonton wins Game 3
The Oil Kings lead the Red Deer Rebels 3-0 in the second round of the WHL playoffs and will have a chance to complete the sweep on Wednesday
