The Cincinnati Cyclones dropped their third straight game, a 3-2 shootout to the Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday night at Firstar Center.

        The Nailers extended their winning streak to five consecutive games.

        First period: 1. C, Baird (Carney, Molina) 5:08. Second period: 2. C, Pavlov (Baird) 2:29; 3. W, Schmidt (PPG) (Gyori, Brown) 8:53. Third period: 4. W, Brown (Watson, Major) 4:45. OT: None.

        SO: 5. W, Major - GWG

        Goalies at record: CIN - Steve Briere (9-12-1) (12 saves - 14 shots); WHE - Tyler MacKay (4-2-0) (35 saves - 37 shots)

        Attendance: 1,387

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