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.
A lightning-fast start proved decisive at Allstate Arena. Ryan Suzuki and Josiah Slavin scored before the game was even a minute old, giving Chicago a 2-0 advantage. Suzuki went on to complete a hat trick, while Cayden Primeau made 25 saves for the win.
Ryan Suzuki scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of the second period as the Chicago Wolves edged the Texas Stars 2-1 in Game 3 of their Central Division semifinal series. The victory at Allstate Arena gives Chicago a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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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.
The Manitoba Moose clinched their first playoff series victory since 2018 with a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon. Goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis stopped 31 shots to secure the advance to the Central Division semifinals against Grand Rapids. The Moose will now prepare to face the Griffins in the next round.
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The Toronto Marlies opened their Calder Cup playoffs first-round series with a dominant 5-0 victory over the Rochester Americans on Wednesday. Vinni Lettieri recorded a natural hat trick and added an assist for four points. Artur Akhtyamov earned a shutout in his playoff debut.