
Nailers Force Game 7 with Overtime Victory Over Mariners
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.
May 17, 2026
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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.