The Laval Rocket secured a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs by defeating Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5-1 at Place Bell on Wednesday evening. This marks their fourth postseason appearance in the last five years.
The Laval Rocket locked in their playoff position with a decisive 5-1 victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Place Bell. The win guarantees their entry into the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, continuing a strong recent run that includes Eastern Conference Finals appearances in 2022 and 2025. This is the fourth time in five years the team has reached the postseason from the North Division. With a current record of 38-19-2-3, accumulating 81 points, Laval holds a six-point advantage at the top of the North Division. They are pursuing a second straight division title as the regular season approaches its conclusion on April 19. In the North Division, five teams will advance to the Calder Cup Playoffs. The top three finishers earn byes directly into the division semifinals, while the fourth- and fifth-place teams will face off in a best-of-three first-round series. Laval's strong standing positions them well for one of those top seeds.
