The Chicago Wolves avoided a sweep in the Calder Cup Finals, defeating the Toronto Marlies 4-3 in overtime at Coca‑Cola Coliseum. The win forces a Game 5 and keeps the series alive.
After falling behind early, the Wolves answered in the third period when Domenick Fensore and Justin Robidas scored just 65 seconds apart to level the contest. Viktor Neuchev then delivered the decisive goal 3 minutes and 18 seconds into overtime, sparking celebration among the 8,401 fans in attendance.
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Goalie Cayden Primeau turned in a solid performance, making 19 saves in the first period and finishing with a .906 save percentage across his three recent starts. His effort helped keep Toronto’s high‑shooting barrage at bay, as the Marlies recorded 21 shots in the opening frame — the most in a Finals period since 2014.
The series now stands tied 2‑2, with both teams aiming to become just the sixth in AHL history to win the Calder Cup after winning four elimination games. The Wolves, who are 4‑0 in elimination games this postseason, will look to extend their perfect record when they host Game 5 at Coca‑Cola Coliseum.