After leading the North Division Final series 2-0, the Wheeling Nailers faced a setback, losing three consecutive games to trail 3-2 against the Maine Mariners. However, in a dramatic Game 6, the Nailers fought back to win 2-1 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning goal from defenseman Emil Pieniniemi and a stellar performance from goaltender Taylor Gauthier, who stopped 31 of 32 shots. Wheeling scored first with Nolan Renwick’s goal but allowed Maine to equalize before Pieniniemi’s decisive shot. The victory forces a Game 7, scheduled for Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET.
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