The Florida Everblades extended their winning streak in the Eastern Conference Final, posting a 1-0 victory over the Wheeling Nailers in game two.
Early breakthrough
Zach Berzolla struck just 29 seconds into the second period, delivering the only goal of the night and giving Florida an early lead that proved decisive.
Cam Johnson backstopped the win with a 20-save shutout, preserving the lead while the Nailers struggled to generate quality chances.
Taylor Gauthier turned in 29 saves for Wheeling, but the Everblades' defense limited high‑danger opportunities throughout the contest.
Florida's offense has now scored the first goal in 18 consecutive games, underscoring a relentless start to each matchup.
The Nailers spent much of the middle frame shorthanded, accumulating penalties that disrupted their rhythm and limited offensive momentum.
A power‑play conversion in the third period pushed the Everblades' series total to 13, highlighting their effectiveness with the man advantage.
Series shifts to Wheeling
With the series now set to move to Wheeling, games three, four and five will be played at the WesBanco Arena, giving the Nailers a chance to rally on home ice.
If the momentum swings, a potential return to Estero for games six and seven is slated for June 1 and June 3, should the series extend that far.
What lies ahead
The Everblades will aim to maintain their early‑goal advantage while tightening up special‑team play, whereas Wheeling must find ways to generate more traffic in front of Johnson and capitalize on power‑play chances.