READING, Pa. – Jake Smith stopped 36 shots for Wheeling in a 3-1 victory over Reading on Saturday at Santander Arena.
Three different players scored as the Nailers wrestled first place back from the Royals. Massimo Rizzo netted the lone goal for Reading with just over two minutes left in regulation.
The Royals are next in action when they begin a three game set in Trois-Rivières on Friday.