Ryan Suzuki scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of the second period as the Chicago Wolves edged the Texas Stars 2-1 in Game 3 of their Central Division semifinal series. The victory at Allstate Arena gives Chicago a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Suzuki's tally marked his first postseason goal in a six-year professional career. Noah Philp also scored for the Wolves, while goaltender Cayden Primeau stopped 27 shots to secure his second win of the series (2-1 record). The Wolves have now won two straight games after a 2-0 shutout loss in Game 1 on April 28, followed by a 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2 on April 30. Game 3 took place on Saturday, May 2, at Allstate Arena in Chicago. Jack Becker netted the Stars' lone goal early in the third period, with Rémi Poirier making 26 saves in the loss (1-2 record). Texas has managed just two goals over the last 114 minutes of series play. With the series lead, Chicago can advance to the next round with a win in Game 4 on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. ET at home. A potential Game 5 is set for Tuesday, May 5, at 8 p.m. ET if necessary.