Chiefs lack punch in another loss to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. - Brendan Leipsic had a goal and an assist as the Portland Winterhawks shut out the Spokane Chiefs 3-0 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series Saturday night in front of 10,326 at the Rose Garden.

Portland now leads the best-of-7 series 2-0.

It is the first time in the playoffs and first in 11 meetings that Portland has shut out Spokane.

Ty Rattie had two assists for Portland, which outshot Spokane 43-27.

Mac Carruth had 27 saves for Portland, while Eric Williams had 40 saves for Spokane.

The teams travel to Spokane for Game 3 on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. at the Spokane Arena, with Game 4 on Wednesday.