Ryan Suzuki scored in the final minute of the second period, and it was the game-winner as Chicago defeated Texas, 2-1, in Game 3 of the teams’ Central Division semifinal series at Allstate Arena on Saturday evening.
With a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series, the Wolves can advance with another win in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon (4 ET, 
).
Suzuki’s goal was the first in the postseason of his six-year professional career. Noah Philp it hit the Wolves, too Cayden Primeau (2-1) made 27 saves as Chicago earned its second straight win after being shut out in Game 1.
Jack Becker scored the Stars’ lone goal early in the third period. Texas was held to two goals in the final 114 minutes of play in the series.
Rémi Poirier (1-2) stopped 26 shots in the loss.
(Chicago leads series, 2-1)
Game 1 – Tues., April 28 – TEXAS 2, Chicago 0
Game 2 – Thursday, April 30 – Chicago 5, TEXAS 4 (OT)
Game 3 – Sat., May 2 – CHICAGO 2, Texas 1
Game 4 – Sun., May 3 – Texas at Chicago, 4:00
*Game 5 – Tue., May 5 – Texas at Chicago, 8:00
*if necessary… All times in Mpumalanga
