Paddy Robinson Scored 2:05 into overtime to send the Rockford IceHogs to the division semifinals with a 4-3 win over Iowa on Friday night.
After sweeping the Wild’s best-of-three series, Rockford moves on to face Texas in the next round.
The IceHogs got both series wins in overtime. Nine of the 14 meetings between the teams in 2022-23 have called for extra time.
Michel Tabli He scored two points for Rockford, including the game-tying goal with 10:36 left in the standings. Arvid Soderblom (2-0) Made 26 tackles for the IceHogs.
Marco Rossi The Wild led with a goal and an assist early in the third period, turning a 2-1 deficit into Iowa’s 3-2 lead.
Jesper Walstedt He stopped 33 shots in the loss.
First Division Round 1 (Best of 3)
C4-Iowa Wild vs. C5-Rockford IceHogs
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 19 – Rockford 3, Iowa 2 (OT) | a summary
Game 2 – Friday, April 21 – Rockford 4, IOWA 3 (OT)