Mathew Santos of the Maine Mariners leans into Reading's Will MacKinnon during an ECHL playoff game Wednesday at Cross Insurance Arena. Reading rallied in the third period for a 4-3 win and a 3-2 series lead.

Maine's Mathew Santos takes a swing during a scuffle with Reading's Colin Felix.

Mariners defenseman Marc-Olivier Duquette looks for an open teammate.

Curtis Hall of the Mariners braces for a check from Reading's Tyler Heidt.

Alex Kile of the Mariners is checked by Garrett McFadden of the Reading Royals.

Curtis Hall of the Mariners looks for an opening against the Reading Royals. Hall gave Maine a 3-2 lead in the second period, but Reading scored twice in the third period for a 4-3 win.

Curtis Hall of the Mariners maintains control of the puck under pressure from Reading's Mike Chen.

Gabriel Chicoine of the Mariners takes a shot while being defended by Reading's Colin Felix.

Alex-Olivier Voyer of the Mariners is checked by Reading's Garrett McFadden.

Carter Johnson of the Mariners keeps his eyes on Reading goalie Pat Nagle while being defended by Will MacKinnon.

Maine's Mitch Fossier loses his balance after being checked by Reading's Will MacKinnon.

Tyler Hinam of the Mariners celebrates after scoring his team's first goal of the night.