TORONTO—The Chicago Wolves fell to the Toronto Marlies 1-0 in Game 3 of the 2026 Calder Cup Finals on Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The Wolves were unable to solve Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov, who made 24 saves to record the shutout and help Toronto take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series with Game 4 scheduled for Thursday night at Toronto.
After a scoreless opening period during which the Wolves held a 13-5 shot advantage, the Marlies struck on a goal by Easton Cowan early in the second period.
Akhtyamov made the score hold up the rest of the way.
Cayden Primeau (27 saves) suffered the loss in goal for the Wolves.
Next up: The Wolves travel to Toronto to face the Marlies in Game 4 of the 2026 Calder Cup Finals on Thursday night (6 p.m.).
Photo courtesy of TheAHL.com
Calder Cup Finals Schedule
All times Central
Game 1: Marlies 4, Wolves 2
Game 2: Marlies 5, Wolves 4 (OT)
Game 3: Marlies 1, Wolves 0
Game 4: Thursday, June 18, 6 p.m., Coca-Cola Coliseum
Game 5: Friday, June 19, 6 p.m., Coca-Cola Coliseum*
Game 6: Sunday, June 21, 3 p.m., Allstate Arena*
Game 7: Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m., Allstate Arena*
*-if necessary
