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Charlotte Checkers Win 4-3 In OT Over Abbotsford Canucks, Extend Calder Cup

Charlotte Checkers Win 4-3 In OT Over Abbotsford Canucks, Extend Calder Cup

See all of the action from Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals in a must-win AHL game for the Charlotte Checkers against the Abby Canucks.

Jun 21, 2025 by Lindsey Plotkin
Charlotte Checkers Win 4-3 In OT Over Abbotsford Canucks, Extend Calder Cup

Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals was a big one, as the Charlotte Checkers were in a must-win situation against the Abbotsford Canucks. Down 3-1 at the Abbotsford Centre, the Checkers came up big when it was most important and won 4-3, extending the series.

The Checkers scored first, but the Canucks answered and the game was deadlocked from there, with four second-period goals leading to a completely even third period. With no goals being scored in the final period of regulation, the game went to overtime.

After Abbotsford hit the post and forced a huge save out of Kahkonen, the Checkers found the net off the skate of an Abbotsford player. While the goal wasn't the prettiest, it kept Charlotte's season alive, and now they'll head back to the Bojangles Coliseum for Game 6 to try and force a Game 7.

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Own Goal To Extend Series, Charlotte Wins 4-3

The Charlotte Checkers get the puck to ricochet into the net off of the skates of two Abby Canucks, and Jesse Puljujärvi gets credited with the goal. Charlotte wins 4-3.

Kahkonen Saves Charlotte's Season

With Jujhar Khaira all alone in front of him, Kahkonen makes the save with his glove from point-blank range to save the Checkers' season.

Sasson So Close

Sasson was inches away from ending the game and the series, who had Kahkonen beat, but hit the post right under Kahkonen's glove. An offsides call leads to a media timeout with 9:26 left to play in overtime.

Puck Flying, Bodies Flying, Sticks Flying

Everyone on the ice is giving the rest of the energy they have to the end of this game, the puck is flying around, bodies are flying around to block shots, sticks are in the right place at the right time. Charlotte has a 4-2 shot advantage 7:40 into overtime.

Abbotsford Barely Misses

The Canucks managed to get the puck into a pile of bodies in the crease, but it bounced just wide and Charlotte recovered. 

Charlotte Shoots First

Charlotte gets the first shot of overtime by Matt Kiersted, but Silovs holds it and gets the whistle. 

Karlsson Offsides

Linus Karlsson looked to have a breakaway, but gets called offsides. 

Overtime Begins

The puck has been dropped, and overtime has started at the Abbotsford Centre. If the Canucks win tonight, it will be the third year in a row that the Calder Cup has been won in overtime, as the Hershey Bears won the cup in overtime the past two years.

Teams Back On The Ice

Teams are back on the ice and almost set for overtime, the next goal will either decide the Calder Cup winner or send the series back to Charlotte. 

End Of Third Period: Overtime

60 minutes wasn't enough time for this one to be decided. For the third time this series, we've got overtime! We'll be back in 18 minutes for free hockey. 

After 60 minutes, Charlotte leads the shot differential 35-24, and the next goal scored wins the game. 

Potential Penalty Drama Late

Officials are having a conversation as the puck went over the ice. The Canucks want a delay of game call, but the initial call is saying the puck went off Blais' stick and the game is staying 5-on-5.

Kahkonen Denies Abby Canucks Twice

The Abby Canucks could not have asked for two better looks, but Kahkonen was all over both of them, denying both shots from right in front of the net and keeping the game level. There's a media timeout with 4:45 left to play. Watch the saves here: 

Silovs Huge Save

Charlotte had a 3-on-2 breakaway, and Silovs denied a great shot by holding Leonard's shot in his glove. Watch the save here: 

Still Tied At 3-3 With 10 To Play

10 minutes remain in regulation and this game is still tied at 3 and both defenses are giving it their all to keep the puck out of the net and deny any shots possible. 

Sammy Blais Barely Misses

In what was perhaps the best shot of the third period so far, Blais ripped a shot that went just over Kahkonen's head and off the ice back into Abby's defensive zone.

Abby Canucks Surging On Offense

After a slow start to the period, the Canucks offense put three shots on goal and threatened the Checkers, finding them out of rhythm and forcing turnovers in their defensive zone. No shots have found the back of the net yet and the game is still tied at three each.

Charlotte Comes Out Aggressive

In just two minutes of play in the third period, the Checkers have already put three shots on goal and have all of the offense momentum.

Period Three Begins

The final 20 minutes of regulation are on. Will we see overtime? Will a champion be crowned tonight? Will the serie go back to Charlotte? Follow along for all of the action. 

Deadlocked At 3-3 After Two Periods

The second period was full of action, including four goals, but the Checkers have had the majority of the offensive momentum, winning the second period shot battle 14-7. The Canucks utilized their four-on-four advantage, with both of their goals in the period coming in the penalty time for both teams. The Checkers added a power-play goal of their own, and when Abbotsford took the lead for the first time, Charlotte responded by evening the score.

Now, the Canucks have 20 minutes of regulation left to take the lead and seal the Calder Cup Trophy and the Checkers have 20 minutes to send the series back to Charlotte.

Watch Asplund's Goal

See Asplund tie the game: 

Charlotte Scores And Ties It Up

The Checkers even the score on the power play on a goal from Rasmus Asplund. We're all tied up at 3. Eamon Powell and John Leonard assisted on the goal.

Charlotte Power Play

Charlotte gets a power play after Ty Mueller gets sent to the penalty box after an interference call. The Checkers are 0-2 so far on power plays tonight.

Big Hits Galore

Abbotsford is bringing the physicality, throwing big hits all over the place and the fans in the Abby Centre are loving it.

Watch The Abby Canucks Take The Lead

Here's the goal that put the Canucks in front for the first time tonight, 3-2, and Linus Karlsson's second goal of the night. 

See Bains Tie The Game

Watch Bains's goal that tied the game at two here:

Karlsson Nets A Second Goal For Abby

Karlsson gets away from Charlotte on a breakaway for their second four-on-four goal of this penalty and take the lead for the first time tonight. The Abby Canucks now lead 3-2. Ty Mueller and Jett Woo were given assists on the scoring play.

Watch Chorske's Goal

See the goal that put the Checkers in front for a short period.

Bains Ties It Up

Arsheed Bains gets his seventh goal over the last seven games on a breakaway and ties the game at 2 each. Max Sasson and Kirill Kudryavtsev were given assists.

Four on Four

A scuffle after a Silovs save leads to roughing penalites.

Charlotte Scores

The Checkers capitalize on an Abbotsford turnover and Brett Chorske finds the back of the net on an assist from Jesse Puljujärvi. The Checkers are back in front and are playing like their season is on the line.

Back To Full Strength

Charlotte started the period with a power play but was unable to capitalize after a late penalty on Sammy Blais in the last second of period one.

Period Two Begins

The puck has dropped and second period action is underway.

First Period Recap

We're all tied up at one after 20 minutes, and Charlotte is winning the shots battle, 12-11. The game was much cleaner than last night's, until there were 0.3 seconds left in the period as a late Sammy Blais hit on took him straight to the box for roughing.

Both teams found the back of the net in the first and now there's 40 minutes left to play.

Watch Karlsson's Goal

See Karlsson's game-tying goal here:

Abby Canucks Tie The Game

Linus Karlsson, the leading scorer of the Calder Cup Playoffs gets on the score sheet, burying a rebound to take advantage of the 5-on-3 advantage. Arshdeep Bains and Christian Wolanin both get assists on the goal.

Abbotsford 5-on-3

A second penalty on Charlotte gives Abbotsford the 5-on-3 advantage for the next 44 seconds.

Watch Steeves' Goal

Want to see the first goal of the night? Relive the moment here:

Abby Canucks Power Play

Just seconds after going down a goal, the Canucks have the first power play of the night as Jesse Puljujärvi gets a minor for tripping, and will look to tie the score.

Checkers Score First

Ben Steeves scores on assists from Jack Devine and Oliver Okuliar, slotting his shot past Silovs. The goal came at the 12:55 mark.

Bains Big Shot Blocked

Arsheed Bains gets a big shot on an open net, but Kahkonen somehow comes up with a big save.

Silovs Save

Charlotte has the first shot on goal and Silovs comfortable makes the save.

Puck Has Dropped

The puck has dropped and the action has started in Abbotsford. Will there be another quick goal tonight or will it take time for teams to score?

Teams Take The Ice

Watch the Canucks take the ice as we're just minutes from the opening puck drop at the Abby Centre. 

Abbotsford Lineup

The Abby Canucks are going with the same lineup as previous nights, which has worked well for them in the past.

Charlotte Checkers Lineup

Abby Canucks In The House

The Canucks have arrived to their home arena, ready to win the Calder Cup tonight.

Charlotte Has Arrived

The Checkers are in the house at the Abby Centre, ready to take on the Canucks and bring the series back to Charlotte.

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Abbotsford Canucks 2025 Roster

Forwards

  • #13 Arshdeep Bains – LW – 6'0" – 184 lbs
  • #34 Phillip Di Giuseppe – LW – 6'0" – 193 lbs
  • #46 Vilmer Alriksson – LW – 6'6" – 234 lbs
  • #61 Ty Glover – LW – 6'3" – 200 lbs
  • #71 Josh Bloom – LW – 6'2" – 183 lbs
  • #79 Sammy Blais – LW – 6'2" – 206 lbs
  • #84 Tristen Nielsen – LW – 5'10" – 192 lbs
  • #17 Dino Kambeitz – RW – 6'2" – 212 lbs
  • #18 Danila Klimovich – RW – 6'2" – 202 lbs
  • #23 Jonathan Lekkerimäki – RW – 5'11" – 172 lbs
  • #94 Linus Karlsson – RW – 6'1" – 178 lbs
  • #14 John Stevens – C – 6'3" – 199 lbs
  • #15 Jujhar Khaira – C – 6'5" – 214 lbs
  • #21 Chase Wouters – C – 6'0" – 182 lbs
  • #39 Ty Mueller – C – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #54 Aatu Räty – C – 6'2" – 190 lbs
  • #63 Max Sasson – C – 6'1" – 181 lbs
  • #83 Nate Smith – C – 6'0" – 177 lbs
  • #91 Cooper Walker – C – 6'0" – 185 lbs

Defensemen

  • #3 Joe Arntsen – D – 6'3" – 210 lbs
  • #4 Jett Woo – D – 6'0" – 205 lbs
  • #41 Akito Hirose – D – 6'0" – 170 lbs
  • #45 Sawyer Mynio – D – 6'1" – 185 lbs
  • #48 Cole McWard – D – 6'1" – 192 lbs
  • #55 Guillaume Brisebois – D – 6'2" – 175 lbs
  • #58 Christian Felton – D – 6'1" – 185 lbs
  • #59 Kirill Kudryavtsev – D – 5'11" – 200 lbs
  • #86 Christian Wolanin – D – 6'2" – 190 lbs
  • #90 Victor Mancini – D – 6'3" – 229 lbs

Goaltenders

  • #30 Jiří Patera – G – 6'3" – 212 lbs
  • #31 Artūrs Šilovs – G – 6'4" – 203 lbs
  • #60 Nikita Tolopilo – G – 6'6" – 229 lbs
  • #85 Ty Young – G – 6'3" – 183 lbs

Charlotte Checkers 2025 Roster

Forwards

  • #6 Ben Steeves – F – 5'9" – 170 lbs
  • #7 C.J. Smith – F – 5'11" – 183 lbs
  • #9 Rasmus Asplund – C – 5'11" – 190 lbs
  • #10 Will Lockwood – RW – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #13 Riley Bezeau – F – 6'0" – 188 lbs
  • #15 Kyle Criscuolo – C – 5'9" – 178 lbs
  • #16 Nicholas Zabaneh – F – 5'11" – 185 lbs
  • #18 MacKenzie Entwistle – RW – 6'3" – 203 lbs
  • #19 John Leonard – LW – 5'11" – 190 lbs
  • #20 Jesse Puljujärvi – RW – 6'4" – 201 lbs
  • #21 Zac Dalpe – C – 6'2" – 194 lbs
  • #23 Ryan McAllister – F – 5'10" – 185 lbs
  • #24 Justin Sourdif – F – 5'11" – 175 lbs
  • #25 Wilmer Skoog – F – 6'2" – 197 lbs
  • #26 Kai Schwindt – F – 6'3" – 195 lbs
  • #28 Aidan McDonough – LW – 6'2" – 201 lbs
  • #29 Sandis Vilmanis – LW – 6'1" – 192 lbs
  • #36 Brett Chorske – F – 6'7" – 216 lbs
  • #37 Riley Hughes – F – 6'2" – 194 lbs
  • #38 Oliver Okuliar – LW – 6'0" – 182 lbs
  • #39 Riese Gaber – F – 5'8" – 165 lbs
  • #41 Jack Devine – F – 6'0" – 185 lbs
  • #49 Liam McLinskey – F – 6'3" – 165 lbs

Defensemen

  • #2 Mike Benning – D – 5'9" – 177 lbs
  • #3 Matt Kiersted – D – 6'0" – 181 lbs
  • #5 Trevor Carrick – D – 6'1" – 201 lbs
  • #8 Mitch Vande Sompel – D – 5'10" – 190 lbs
  • #11 Eamon Powell – D – 5'1" – 172 lbs
  • #12 Colton Huard – D – 6'4" – 225 lbs
  • #14 Mikulas Hovorka – D – 6'6" – 229 lbs
  • #22 Dennis Cesana – D – 5'9" – 188 lbs
  • #27 Marek Alscher – D – 6'3" – 196 lbs
  • #40 Tobias Bjornfot – D – 6'0" – 200 lbs

Goaltenders

  • #31 Cooper Black – G – 6'8" – 223 lbs
  • #34 Kaapo Kahkonen – G – 6'2" – 214 lbs
  • #35 Ken Appleby – G – 6'4" – 210 lbs

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