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Winnipeg Clinches Its Spot in the Final Moments
The Montreal Alouettes now know who they'll face in the Eastern Conference Final. They'll take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next Saturday at Percival Molson Stadium, with a spot in the Grey Cup on the line.
The Blue Bombers clinched their spot in dramatic fashion on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Argonauts 25-22 in the Eastern Conference semifinal in Toronto. The Manitoba team made it to the Eastern Conference playoffs thanks to the CFL's crossover system.
The Argonauts, however, were on their way to victory. With 1 min 31 s remaining, returner Janarion Grant fumbled the ball on a punt return, and Thiadric Hansen recovered it for Winnipeg.
As reported by the Journal de Montréal, the Blue Bombers capitalized on the opportunity. With 44 seconds left, quarterback Dru Brown connected with Nic Demski for a 23-yard touchdown pass that proved to be the game-winner.
Brown had an average game, with two touchdown passes and two interceptions. The Argonauts' defense forced four turnovers, but Toronto's offense managed only one touchdown and five field goals, which allowed the Blue Bombers to stay in the game. David Reese and Ontaria Wilson also scored for Winnipeg.
A Rematch from Last Year
The two teams know each other well. Last year, the Alouettes eliminated the Blue Bombers 42-33 in the Eastern Conference semifinals in Montreal. This season, they split their regular-season series, with one win apiece.
The most recent matchup, however, was a one-sided affair. On October 3, the Alouettes crushed the Blue Bombers 37-10 in front of a sold-out crowd at Percival Molson Stadium, a victory that secured them first place in the East. They racked up 526 yards of offense, compared to just 182 for Winnipeg, and held star running back Brady Oliveira to 44 rushing yards.
This will mark the Alouettes' fifth consecutive appearance in the Eastern Conference Final. The Montreal team will rely on its star duo of quarterback Davis Alexander and wide receiver Tyson Philpot, who is having a historic season.
The Alouettes will also have benefited from a week of rest thanks to their top seed, while the Blue Bombers will arrive in Montreal after a grueling game. The winner of this final will represent the East in the Grey Cup.
Sources:
- Journal de Montréal – The Alouettes will face the Blue Bombers in the Eastern Conference Final
- Radio-Canada – The Blue Bombers Join the Alouettes in the Eastern Final
- RDS – Toronto falters late, and the Bombers are headed to Montreal
- Montreal Alouettes – The Alouettes secure first place in the East
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