Mavericks Come up Short in Game 2, Face Uphill Battle in Toledo
ECHL Kansas City Mavericks

Mavericks Come up Short in Game 2, Face Uphill Battle in Toledo

Published on May 17, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


Independence, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks fell 4-3 to the Toledo Walleye in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finalon Saturday night at Cable Dahmer Arena. With the win, Toledo takes a 2-0 series lead as the best-of-seven shifts to Ohio for Games 3, 4, and 5.

The Walleye struck early, scoring twice in the opening four minutes. Mitchell Lewandowski opened the scoring at 1:49, followed by Jalen Smereck at 4:07. Kansas City answered back, as Charlie Wright ripped home a goal at 7:34, and Max Andreev tied it at 12:15 off a setup from Cam Morrison and Cade Borchardt. Trenton Bliss restored the Walleye lead at 13:33, sending Toledo into the intermission up 3-2.

Kansas City tied the game again at 1:21 of the second period, when Casey Carreau found the net off assists from Morrison and Andreev. But Colby Ambrosio delivered the eventual game-winner for Toledo at 6:12 of the third period.

Jack LaFontaine made 25 saves in the loss, while Carter Gylander stopped 24 shots to earn the win for Toledo.

Kansas City's special teams were effective, going 2-for-2 on the power play and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill.

The Mavericks now head to Toledo for Games 3, 4, and 5 of the series:

- Game 3: Tuesday, May 20 at 6:15 PM (CT)

- Game 4: Thursday, May 22 at 6:15 PM (CT)

- Game 5: Saturday, May 24 at 6:15 PM (CT)

If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will return to Cable Dahmer Arena:

- Game 6: Monday, May 26 at 7:05 PM (CT)

- Game 7: Wednesday, May 28 at 7:05 PM (CT)

Get your tickets for potential home games at kcmavericks.com/tickets or by calling 816-252-7825.

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