Max Graham found the scoresheet for the Wheeling Nailers in back-to-back games of the opening round of the Kelly Cup playoffs, with a goal and two fights in a pair of wins. The 2024 fifth round pick acquired from the New Jersey Devils last season gave the Nailers a 3-0 lead in a 4-0 win in Game 1 on Friday and answered the bell after taking a charging penalty late in the game. Graham dropped the gloves early in Game 2 to set the tone for a 5-1 Nailers win. Graham finished second on the team with 101 penalty minutes in 66 games and recorded 24 points as a rookie.

Penguins Prospect Report: April 27, 2026

Taylor Gauthier stopped 52 of 53 shots in two wins to help the Wheeling Nailers take a 2-0 series lead in the opening round of the ECHL playoffs, Vasily Ponomarev scored twice in the first two games of the KHL semifinals, and Max Graham found the back of the net and fought twice in the Wheeling wins.

Penguins Prospect Report: Taylor Gauthier Shutout, 52 Saves To Help Wheeling Nailers Take 2-0 Series Lead

Taylor Gauthier recorded a shutout and stopped 52 of 53 shots in two games to give the Wheeling Nailers a 2-0 lead in the opening round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Penguins Prospect Report: Vasily Ponomarev Scores Twice For Avangard Omsk In KHL Seminfinals

Vasily Ponomarev scored in back-to-back wins to help Avangard Omsk take a 2-0 series lead in the semifinals of the KHL playoffs.

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