Goaltenders are making a strong case during the Calder Cup playoffs as the competition narrows to eight teams. Several series are underway across different leagues.
Goaltenders have taken center stage in the Calder Cup playoffs. Their performances are helping shape the outcomes as teams advance.
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Several NHL stars from teams like the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes have reached the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. Team USA, Finland, Canada and Slovakia will compete Friday for spots in the gold-medal game. The outcomes will determine medal contenders after intense quarterfinal matches.
The Calder Cup Playoffs have featured a series of upsets this spring.
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The Toronto Marlies earned a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 overtime victory over Utica on Wednesday. This marks their fourth straight postseason appearance and the 15th in franchise history. The team previously reached the Calder Cup Finals in 2012 and captured the championship in 2018.
The Texas Stars earned a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs after defeating the Chicago Wolves 3-1 at home on Friday evening. This victory marks their fifth straight postseason appearance.
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The Chicago Wolves advanced in the Calder Cup playoffs with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Stars in Game 5 of their Central Division semifinal series on Tuesday night.
The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. Juraj Slafkovsky scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal. The win highlighted the young team's resilience against a seasoned opponent.
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The Henderson Silver Knights clinched a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over Tucson on Saturday evening. Henderson scored twice in the final 1:26 of regulation for their first postseason return since 2022. The result also locked in playoff spots for the San Jose Barracuda and Coachella Valley Firebirds.