
Mavericks and Everblades Lock Horns in Decisive Game 5 of Kelly Cup Finals
With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.
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With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.

The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Florida Everblades 5-2 in Game 2 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, opening a 2-0 series edge before the action moves to Florida.

Kansas City leads the series 2-0 after a 5-2 victory over Florida.

The Florida Everblades captured the E.A. “Bud” Gingher Trophy with a 6‑1 win over the Wheeling Nailers, advancing to the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals. Key performances from Anthony Romano, Hudson Elynuik and Cam Johnson highlighted the series, while the franchise’s historic pedigree adds context to the achievement.

The Wheeling Nailers open the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Everblades in Estero, Florida, a series that marks a decade‑long return for the Nailers and a fifth straight finals appearance for the Everblades.

The Wheeling Nailers, led by first‑year coach Ryan Papaioannou, have secured a spot in the ECHL Kelly Cup Eastern Conference Finals, setting up a best‑of‑seven showdown against the Florida Everblades.

The Nailers, led by first‑year coach Ryan Papaioannou, will face the Everblades in a best‑of‑seven series that begins in Estero, Florida, with broadcast coverage on FloHockey.tv and local watch parties across Wheeling.

The Nailers have reached the conference finals for the first time in a decade, setting up a best‑of‑seven series with the Florida Everblades. Key players, broadcast details, and fan events are shaping the upcoming playoff run.

The 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs are entering a decisive stretch, with Florida leading the South Division, a tied North series, and Central and Mountain finals poised for final games.