Chicago Wolves Shut Out Iowa Wild

Two goals secure victory for Wolves in AHL matchup

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Chicago Wolves defeated the Iowa Wild 2-0 in an AHL game on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Viktor Neuchev scored in the first period and Aleksi Heimosalmi added a goal in the second period to lead the Wolves to the shutout victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Wolves in contention for a playoff spot in the AHL's Central Division, while the loss is a setback for the Wild's postseason hopes.

The details

The Wolves took the lead early in the first period with a goal from Viktor Neuchev. Aleksi Heimosalmi then scored late in the second period to extend the Wolves' lead to 2-0, which would hold up as the final score.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Neuchev scored in the first period at the 6:00 mark.
  • Heimosalmi scored in the second period at the 37:38 mark.

The players

Viktor Neuchev

A forward for the Chicago Wolves who scored the opening goal in the game.

Aleksi Heimosalmi

A forward for the Chicago Wolves who scored the second goal in the game.

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What’s next

The Wolves will play the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday, February 20, 2026, while the Wild will face the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

The Wolves' shutout victory keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the AHL's Central Division, while the loss is a setback for the Wild's postseason aspirations.