Mariners Fall 3-2 to Gargoyles in Series Opener
Maine rallied with two third-period goals but could not complete the comeback against Greensboro in North Carolina.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
The Maine Mariners lost the opener of a three-game ECHL series to the Greensboro Gargoyles 3-2 in a matinee in North Carolina. Greensboro led 3-0 after the second period before Maine scored twice in the third.
Why it matters
The loss leaves Maine trailing in a stretch of road games that now spans 20 contests, 16 of them away from home. Portland fans following the team will see the result as the start of a demanding road series.
Luke Cavallin made 29 saves for Maine while Greensboro goalie Yegor Velmakin stopped 26 shots in the 3-2 result. Maine has now played 16 of its 20 games on the road during its current stretch.
The players
Maine Mariners
The Maine Mariners are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL based in Portland, Maine.
Greensboro Gargoyles
The Greensboro Gargoyles are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Ben Raymond
Ben Raymond is a former Maine Mariners player who scored Greensboro's third goal in the second period.
The details
Tristan De Jong, Markus Oden and former Mariner Ben Raymond scored for Greensboro, which led 3-0 after two periods. Wyllum Deveaux and Ben Allison scored third-period goals for Maine, with Allison assisting Deveaux and Kalle Vaisanen recording two assists.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Maine lost 3-2 to Greensboro in the opener of the three-game series.
Tuesday: Maine's next home game is against Wheeling.
Season Trajectory
Maine's loss opens a three-game series on the road and adds to a 20-game stretch in which 16 games have been away from home. Early road results like this one will shape the team's position in the ECHL standings.
Maine's next home game is against Wheeling on Tuesday, a chance to start climbing back after the opening loss in North Carolina. Fantasy managers tracking Mariners goal scorers will note Deveaux's and Allison's third-period finishes.
The takeaway
Maine's late push showed it can threaten a comeback, but the team must cut its early deficits to win road games in this series.
What happens next
Maine's next home game is against Wheeling on Tuesday.
Further reading
Explore more in Hockey coverage for the Portland team's latest results.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portland Press Herald.
