The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs’ two Conference Finals series.

Tristan Broz scored twice in a four-goal first period, setting the table for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to eliminate Springfield with a resounding 8-1 win in Game 5 of the Atlantic Division finals at Mohegan Arena on Saturday evening.

The Springfield Thunderbirds stared down elimination and lived to see another day again, taking a 2-0 decision from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in Game 4 of the best-of-five Atlantic Division finals on Thursday night.

Doing his homework has helped Bill Zonnon get off to a hot start with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins – as did some quiet confidence, which is essential for young players trying to make an impact at higher levels.

Sergei Murashov turned away 27 shots, Bill Zonnon made it three goals in three games and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defeated Springfield, 2-1, to take a two-games-to-one lead in the Atlantic Division finals on Tuesday at the MassMutual Center.

Akil Thomas scored 13:44 into overtime as Springfield evened the Atlantic Division finals at one game apiece with a 4-3 win at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday night.

Bill Zonnon scored in his professional debut, Sergei Murashov made 24 saves and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins opened the Atlantic Division finals with a 2-0 win over Springfield on Tuesday evening at Mohegan Arena.

Harrison Brunicke scored a shorthanded goal 6:20 into the second period, snapping a 1-1 tie and sending Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a series-clinching 4-1 victory over Hershey on Thursday night.

Rutger McGroarty scored on a redirection 5:02 into overtime to give the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 4-3 win and a 2-1 series lead over Hershey on Tuesday night.

Clay Stevenson stopped 37 shots – including 21 in the third period alone – and the Hershey Bears edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1, in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Saturday evening.