#game-5

#game-5

Jesse Puljujärvi's game-winning goal in overtime secured a crucial 4-3 victory for the Charlotte Checkers against the Abbotsford Canucks, keeping their Calder Cup hopes alive.

The winner of Game 5 will take a pivotal series lead, potentially positioning themselves to clinch the cup in Game 6 if they win.

Thompson's absence at the optional practice raised eyebrows, especially after the Caps recalled netminder Clay Stevenson, but coach Spencer Carbery assured there was "no concern for Thompson."

The Capitals have some work to do. Down 3-1 in their series against the Hurricanes, their only choices are to win or start the summer far earlier than they hoped.

Murray's 43-point performance marked his transition from injury to dominance, solidifying his role as a pivotal player for the Nuggets in a tightly contested playoff series.

"I don't do it for me, I do it for these guys in here," Honeywell said. "I love these guys. I love Doc. I love everybody over here. I told [Roberts] in the dugout, 'This is my game until it's not.' And I tried to keep us in the game."

On a night when Stewart and Ionescu struggled mightily with their shooting, the Liberty needed someone to step up. Nyara Sabally was averaging 3.4 points heading into Sunday, but the 6-foot-5 reserve center scored 13 points in a playoff-high 17 minutes, contributions that made all the difference.