Domenick Fensore scored 10:27 into overtime to give the Chicago Wolves a 5-4 victory over the Texas Stars in Game 2 of their Central Division semifinal series. The best-of-five series is now tied at one game apiece. The teams head to Rosemont, Illinois, for Game 3 on Saturday.
The Chicago Wolves rallied from three one-goal deficits in regulation to force overtime against the Texas Stars on Thursday night. Fensore one-timed a pass from Ryan Suzuki past Rémi Poirier for his first career playoff goal and the game-winner. The 2026 AHL All-Star had notched two overtime goals during the regular season. With the win, Chicago evened the series after a 2-0 shutout loss in Game 1 on April 28. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern in Rosemont, Illinois, followed by Game 4 on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. A potential Game 5 is set for Tuesday, May 5, at 8:00 p.m. if necessary. Juuso Välimäki scored twice for the Wolves, while Cal Foote added a goal and an assist. The Wolves' defensemen accounted for four of their five goals. Matthew Seminoff, Michael Karow and Ellis Rickwood each tallied a goal and an assist for Texas. Cayden Primeau made 25 saves for Chicago, including all 11 shots in the third period and overtime. Poirier stopped 26 shots for the Stars.
