Admirals Rally Past Wolves in OT Thriller

Oesterle scores twice as Milwaukee stuns Chicago with late comeback

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:21am

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The Milwaukee Admirals overcame a 2-0 deficit in the third period, with Jordan Oesterle scoring twice to tie the game, before Tanner Molendyk netted the overtime winner to defeat the Chicago Wolves 3-2 on Sunday at Allstate Arena.

Why it matters

The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for the Admirals against their divisional rival Wolves, and marked Milwaukee's first win at Allstate Arena since November 2024, showcasing their resilience and ability to rally late in games.

The details

After falling behind 2-0 through the first two periods, the Admirals stormed back in the third, outshooting the Wolves 17-3. Oesterle scored twice, first cutting the deficit to 2-1 at 9:45 and then tying the game at 18:51 with a slap shot from the blue line. In overtime, Molendyk scored the winner at 2:59 after a pass from Kalan Lind.

  • The Admirals trailed 2-0 entering the third period.
  • Oesterle scored at 9:45 of the third period to make it 2-1.
  • Oesterle tied the game at 18:51 of the third period.
  • Molendyk scored the overtime winner at 2:59 of overtime.

The players

Jordan Oesterle

A forward for the Milwaukee Admirals who scored two goals in the third period to rally his team.

Tanner Molendyk

The Admirals forward who scored the overtime winner to complete the comeback against the Wolves.

Magnus Chrona

The Admirals goaltender who made 19 saves to earn the victory.

Felix Unger Sorum

A forward for the Chicago Wolves who opened the scoring with his 13th goal of the season.

Gleb Trikozov

A Wolves player who extended Chicago's lead to 2-0 in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling back. It was a huge win for us against a divisional rival.”

— Jordan Oesterle, Admirals Forward

“That was a tough one to let slip away, but credit to Milwaukee for their fight and determination to come back.”

— Gleb Trikozov, Wolves Forward

What’s next

The Admirals continue their five-game road trip with games in Cleveland beginning Friday, April 3. Milwaukee returns to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday, April 11 to host the Wolves in a rematch.

The takeaway

The Admirals' dramatic comeback victory showcased their resilience and ability to rally late in games, snapping a six-game losing streak against their divisional rival Wolves and marking an important win as they look to solidify their playoff positioning.