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The Wheeling Nailers host the Maine Mariners in a pivotal Game 7 that will determine which team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals, marking the first ECHL Game 7 beyond the opening round since 2022.
Wheeling Nailers edge Maine Mariners 2‑1 in overtime, with Emil Pieniniemi scoring the winner and Taylor Gauthier making 31 saves, forcing a Game 7 at WesBanco Arena on Monday.
The Mariners edge ahead in the North Division Final after a 5-3 victory, with key performances from Brooklyn Kalmikov, Max Andreev, Brayden Edwards and Ryan McAllister.
Maine’s Mariners opened a three‑goal lead in the first period, weathered a late rally by Wheeling, and rode strong goaltending to a 6‑3 win that puts them one win away from the championship.