Late goal powers Blades past Moose Jaw

Evan Fiala’s shot in the dying minutes gave the Blades a big two points with a 5-4 win over the East Division-leading Moose Jaw Warriors Wednesday night.

The Warriors came into SaskTel Centre with nine wins in their last 10 games.

Alec Zawatsky and Caleb Fantillo opened the scoring for the Blades, taking a 2-2 tie into the first intermission.

Braylon Shmyr and Gage Ramsey put Saskatoon up 4-2 in the second, but a late marker for Moose Jaw made it a one-goal game into the third.

The Warriors tied the game midway through the final frame, setting the stage for Fiala’s winner.

Fiala’s 1st of the season from Rubinchik to put the Blades ahead with just 1:12 to go!!#RiseWithUs pic.twitter.com/fhSBjVHyMV

— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) November 16, 2017

Ryan Kubic made 34 saves in a winning effort as Saskatoon outshot Moose Jaw 51-38.

Saskatoon hosts Brandon in their next game on Friday night at SaskTel Centre.