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Chicago Wolves right wing Viktor Neuchev (79) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal during overtime against the Toronto Marlies in Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Final in Toronto on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Viktor Neuchev nets OT winner as Wolves avoid sweep at hands of Marlies in Calder Cup

Jun 18, 2026 | 8:21 PM

TORONTO — Viktor Neuchev scored the winner 3:18 into overtime as the Chicago Wolves stopped the Toronto Marlies from completing a sweep in the Calder Cup finals with a 4-3 victory on Thursday.

Neuchev fired the puck in off a rebound to silence the crowd at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Game 4 of the American Hockey League championship series.

The Marlies remain ahead 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with Game 5 set to be in Toronto on Friday.

Domenick Fensore and Justin Robidas scored in the third period to pull the Wolves into a 3-3 tie after entering the frame down two goals. Bradly Nadeau opened the scoring 28 seconds into the first period for Chicago.