Admirals Lose at Home as Gargoyles Even Series

Greensboro Gargoyles rally in third period to defeat Norfolk Admirals 7-4 in front of home crowd.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Norfolk Admirals lost 7-4 to the Greensboro Gargoyles on Saturday night at Scope Arena. The Gargoyles, led by a hat trick from Deni Goure, were able to even the series after the Admirals had defeated them the previous night in North Carolina.

Why it matters

This was an important game in the ongoing series between the two teams, with the Admirals looking to take a 2-0 lead and the Gargoyles needing to respond after their loss. The third-period collapse by the Admirals at home will be a tough one for the team to bounce back from as they continue their playoff push.

The details

The Admirals led 4-3 going into the third period, but the Gargoyles scored four unanswered goals in the final frame to pull away with the victory. Deni Goure recorded a hat trick for Greensboro, while the Admirals were unable to hold onto their lead despite a strong start to the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026 in front of 6,010 fans at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • The Admirals had defeated the Gargoyles the previous night in North Carolina.

The players

Deni Goure

A player for the Greensboro Gargoyles who scored a hat trick in the game.

Norfolk Admirals

The home team that lost the game 7-4 to the Greensboro Gargoyles.

Greensboro Gargoyles

The visiting team that defeated the Norfolk Admirals 7-4 to even the series.

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The takeaway

This was a tough loss for the Norfolk Admirals, who had the chance to take a commanding 2-0 series lead but instead allowed the Greensboro Gargoyles to even things up. The Admirals will need to regroup and find a way to regain their momentum heading into the next game of this closely contested playoff series.