The Chicago Wolves avoided elimination by defeating the Toronto Marlies 4-3 in overtime during Game Four of the Calder Cup Finals on June 18, 2026.
The win narrows the series deficit to 3-1 for the Wolves.
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Game Recap
Chicago forward Bradly Nadeau opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the first period.
Toronto responded with goals from Jacob Quillan and Luke Haymes to take a 2-1 lead.
Ryan Tverberg extended the Marlies' advantage to 3-1 in the second period, converting a long pass from defenseman Dakota Mermis into a wrist shot goal.
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The Wolves equalized in the third period with back-to-back goals from Domenick Fensore and Justin Robidas, forcing the game into overtime after regulation ended 3-3.
Viktor Neuchev secured the victory for Chicago in the extra frame.
Goaltender Cayden Primeau made 33 saves for the Wolves, while Toronto's Artur Akhtyamov stopped 22 of 26 shots.
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The game was broadcast live on the FloSports platform.
