LATE NAILER SURGE SINKS MAVS, LOSE 4-3 IN OT

WHEELING, W.V. – The Kansas City Mavericks were defeated 4-3 by the Wheeling Nailers in overtime at WesBanco Arena Tuesday night. Mavericks goaltender Nick Schneider made 37 saves on 41 shots and newcomer forward Matt Schmalz had a goal and an assist in the game. The Mavericks now travel to Michigan to face the Kalamazoo Wings on Wednesday night.

First Period-Kansas City goal: Loren Ulett (8) at 12:19. Assisted by Bryan Lemos.-Shots: KC 15, WHL 13

Second Period-Wheeling goal: Graham Knott (8) at 14:04. Assisted by Blake Siebenaler and Matt Abt.-Kansas City goal: Matt Schmalz (8) at 18:58. Unassisted.-Shots: KC 7, WHL 5

Third Period-Wheeling goal: Knott (9) at 0:52. Assisted by Nick Minerva.-Kansas City goal: Darian Dziurzynski (12) at 8:29. Assisted by Justin Woods and Matt Schmalz.-Wheeling goal: Cam Brown (14) at 19:20. Assisted by Ryan Scarfo and Justin Almeida.-Shots: WHL 20, KC 7

Overtime-Wheeling goal: Myles Powell (6) at 2:54. Assisted by Almeida.

Notes & Streaks-Nick Schneider stopped 37 of 41 shots.-Ulett’s goal was his first since January 2 against Allen.-The Mavericks went zero-for-two on the power play and one-for-one on the penalty kill.-The Mavericks were outshot 20-7 in the third period.

The Mavericks now hit the road to Kalamazoo, Michigan to face the Kalamazoo Wings Wednesday night at Wings Events Center. Faceoff is 6:05 p.m.

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