Blazers’ blueliners know the key to success against Seattle is hard work

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“It’s kind of just the next man up mentality we’ve got right now,” explained Ethan Brandwood. “Obviously, younger guys are having to play a bit more of a role, and they’ve worked hard this year to be ready. They’re filling in just fine.”

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Kamloops surrendered just 23 shots on goal on Tuesday, the lowest total through the first three games. Defending against this high-powered Seattle offence comes down to one important factor.

“We’ve just got to continue to play hard,” Masters says. “I think that’s a big thing and it’s obviously hard to do over a seven-game series. That’s something we as a d-core need to continue to do.”

The Blazers know Seattle will be hungry to exact a measure of revenge for that loss Tuesday night.

“Obviously we’re going to expect a pushback from them, but at the end of the day it’s about us,” Brandwood says. “We’re looking to attack the game the same way we did [Tuesday] night, come in with the same mindset. Obviously, it will be a close game, and we’re looking to push them out of it eventually, and come out on top.”