WORCESTER, MA – October 10, 2026 – The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, completed a preseason sweep of the Worcester Railers with a 4-1 victory on Saturday night at the Worcester Ice Center. The Mariners scored four unanswered goals after facing a 1-0 deficit, while Max Lundgren made 24 saves in the exhibition victory.
The Railers netted the opening goal of the night at 5:21 of the first period, as Lincoln Hatten redirected Adam Samuelsson's shot from the left point. Maine's Jack Works found the equalizer at 8:56, drilling a wrister from the high slot past a screened William Lavalliere.
At 3:55 of the second period, Mariners forward Kalle Vaisanen broke the tie when his wrister beat Lavalliere's glove up high to give Maine its first lead of the game. Maine played a strong defensive middle frame, limiting the Railers to four shots.
Defenseman Dylan MacKinnon added an insurance goal at 14:45, coming down the right wing and beating Chase Clark with a shot inside the post. Wyllum Deveaux sealed the game with an empty netter at 17:09.
Max Lundgren stopped 24/25 to earn the win, while Lavalliere and Clark faced a combined 21 shots in the Railers net.
The regular season begins on Saturday, October 17th at Worcester with the Home Opener one week later on Saturday, October 24th, a 1 PM puck drop against the Railers. Single game tickets are available now at MaineMariners.com or at the Hammond Lumber Company Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. Ticket packages including the 207 Club, half-season and 12-game plans, 12-ticket flex plans, and group discounts are also available by calling 833-GO-MAINE or filling out an inquiry form at MaineMariners.com.
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