The Maine Mariners seized a 3‑2 edge in the North Division Final after a 5‑3 victory over the Wheeling Nailers on Tuesday night.
A pivotal game six looms
Brooklyn Kalmikov and Max Andreev were the offensive engines, each lighting the lamp twice, while Brayden Edwards and Ryan McAllister answered for Wheeling.
Between the pipes, Luke Cavallin turned away 20 of the 23 shots he faced for Maine, whereas Taylor Gauthier turned aside 31 of the 36 attempts directed at him.
The series now returns to WesBanco Arena for game six on Saturday, a venue that promises a raucous atmosphere as the Mariners look to close out the matchup.