In a thrilling encounter, Montreal Jones scored twice in the final minutes to help the Calgary Wild tie the visiting Montreal Roses 2-2 on Tuesday night. The game, which took place at the Scotiabank Saddledome, saw the Wild trailing 2-0 before Jones sparked a late rally.
Jones' Heroics
Jones, a forward for the Wild, netted his first goal with just under five minutes remaining in the third period, cutting the deficit to one. He then completed the comeback with a spectacular equalizer with only 30 seconds left on the clock, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Game Summary
The Roses had taken control early, scoring two goals in the first period. Their defense held strong until Jones' late surge. The tie moves the Wild to within two points of a playoff spot, while the Roses remain atop the standings.
"We never gave up," Jones said after the game. "We kept pushing and got the result we deserved."
The Wild will look to build on this momentum in their next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
