Wheeling Nailers goal celebration

Nailers Open Series with 4-0 Shutout Win

WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs than they got on Friday night at WesBanco Arena. Zach Urdahl got Wheeling's offense off and running with a power play goal and shorthanded marker in the second period. From there, Taylor Gauthier took care of business in the crease with a 20-save shutout, as the Nailers blanked the Reading Royals, 4-0, in games one of the ... Full Story