The Kamloops Blazers used a third-period goal and another in overtime to beat the Prince George Cougars 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at CN Centre.
The Cougars entered the final frame with a 2-1 lead but Martin Lang got the equalizer at the 8:38 mark and then Zane Franklin netted the winner at 4:10 of the extra session.
After a scoreless first period, Josh Maser and Matej Toman connected for the Cougars in the second. Their goals were sandwiched around one by Montana Onyebuchi of the Blazers.
Kamloops outshot Prince George 38-29. The Blazers didn't have a power play in the game, while the Cougars went 0-for-1 with the man advantage. Dylan Ferguson was the winning goaltender and Taylor Gauthier took the loss.
With the result, the Cougars (16-24-2-2) dropped to last place in the Western Conference, one point behind the Blazers (17-24-2-1).
The Cougars will face the Moose Jaw Warriors (24-11-6-2) tonight at CN Centre
(7 p.m. start).
