The final two games before the Christmas break gave each team a win in the home-and-home series with the Spokane Chiefs.
First up was the travel to Spokane, where the Portland Winterhawks gave up the first goal just under two minutes into the game while Spokane was shorthanded. Seven minutes later, James Stefan notched his 22nd on the year with a backhand shot over Cooper Michaluk’s left glove. Four minutes later, Diego Buttazoni shot once, which was saved; the goaltender lost sight of Diego getting his rebound and firing into the open net for the 2-1 lead after one.
Marcus Nguyen capitalized while shorthanded, walking in with
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