AHL Playoff Primer: April 18

The AHL’s daily look at the race to the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 2025-26 regular season ends on April 19.

Bears clinch playoff spot

The Hershey Bears clinched a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday thanks to a 5-1 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Thunderbirds wrap up postseason berth

The Springfield Thunderbirds clinched a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Lehigh Valley at the MassMutual Center.

Gulls grab last playoff spot in Pacific

The San Diego Gulls clinched the Pacific Division’s last available berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday evening, with a 7-3 win over Bakersfield combined with Tucson’s 3-2 overtime loss to Colorado.