Syracuse Crunch Clinch Berth in Calder Cup Playoffs

The Syracuse Crunch have officially secured their spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. Their qualification was confirmed on Friday evening following a decisive 5-3 victory over Rochester. This win, coupled with setbacks for competing teams—Utica’s loss to Providence and Belleville’s shootout defeat against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton—propels the Crunch into the postseason tournament.