The Providence Bruins secured their spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday evening after Springfield lost 2-1 to Iowa. This marks the team's 12th consecutive postseason appearance, the longest active streak in the American Hockey League. Providence leads the Atlantic Division with a strong record and eyes further milestones.
The Providence Bruins' clinch came without playing, thanks to a 2-1 defeat for Springfield at the hands of Iowa on Saturday evening. This result locked in Providence's berth for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, extending their impressive run to 12 straight years in the postseason—the longest current streak across the AHL.
Currently standing at 42-11-1-0, the Bruins have amassed 85 points and hold a .787 winning percentage. They are in contention for their fourth Atlantic Division title over the past seven seasons. Additionally, Providence is pursuing the historical benchmark set by the 1992-93 Binghamton Rangers, who finished with a 57-13-10 record and a .775 percentage—the best regular-season mark in AHL history.
In the Atlantic Division, six teams will advance to the Calder Cup Playoffs. The top two finishers earn byes directly to the division semifinals, while teams in third through sixth place will compete in best-of-three first-round series.
The 2025-26 AHL regular season is scheduled to conclude on April 19. Fans can follow the playoff races through the league's official AHL Playoff Primer for updates.
