Chiefs choke away lead in 3rd

SPOKANE - Kevin Sundher scored at 3:20 of overtime and the Chilliwack Bruins defeated the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 in Game 3 of an opening-round Western Conference matchup of the Western Hockey League playoffs at the Spokane Arena on Wednesday night.

Sundher's first goal of the game midway through the third period capped Chilliwack's three-goal comeback. Robin Soudek and Ryan Howse also scored in the third for the Bruins, who now trail the Chiefs 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Sundher's deciding tally came after a turnover at mid-ice and he proceeded to skate in and snap a shot past Spokane goalie James Reid, who had 21 saves.

Anthony Bardaro's first goal of the playoffs midway through the opening period gave Spokane a 1-0 lead. Former Coeur d'Alene Laker Tyler Johnson gave Spokane a 2-0 lead less than three minutes later with his second goal of the postseason.

Johnson and Levko Koper assisted on Cole Hamblin's goal at 15:19 of the second, giving the Chiefs a commanding 3-0 lead.

Lucas Gore made 54 saves for Chilliwack.

Game 4 is 7 tonight at the Spokane Arena.