The Cleveland Monsters secured a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 6-3 victory over Milwaukee on Friday evening. This marks the third consecutive year the team has reached the postseason. The streak began with their appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024.
The Monsters' win guarantees them one of five playoff spots from the North Division. The top three teams in the division will receive byes directly into the division semifinals, while the fourth- and fifth-place finishers will face off in a best-of-three first-round series. Cleveland's clinching victory ensures their participation regardless of remaining games.
