Wolves stop Stars in OT to even playoff series heading home

The Chicago Wolves rallied from three separate deficits to stun the Texas Stars 5-4 in overtime in Game 2 of the Central Division Semifinals on Thursday night in Cedar Park, Texas.

Domenick Fensore notched the game-winner in overtime, Juuso Valimaki had two goals, Cal Foote scored and added an assist and Noel Gunler also tallied as the Wolves evened the best-of-five series at 1-1 with Game 3 scheduled for Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

The Stars jumped out to a quick lead when Matthew Seminoff scored on the first shot of the game just 44 seconds after opening puck drop.

The Wolves responded midway through the first period when Valimaki struck on a four-on-three power play. The veteran defenseman flipped a shot from the top of the right circle that sailed past Stars netminder Remi Poirier, who was screened by Wolves forward Justin Robidas. Bradly Nadeau and Robidas assisted on Valimaki’s tying goal.