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As the Hershey Bears prepare to host the Bridgeport Islanders on April 23, 2026, fans can expect a competitive matchup in the AHL. Both teams come into this game with solid recent form, having each secured victories in three of their last five outings, suggesting they are finding momentum at a crucial stage of the season.
The Bears, playing on home ice, will look to capitalize on their familiarity with the venue. Their recent performances highlight a balanced attack, but they will need to tighten their defensive structure to prevent opportunities for the Islanders, who have shown resilience and the ability to exploit mistakes.
On the other hand, the Islanders have demonstrated a potent ability to counterattack, making effective use of transitions to create scoring chances. With odds slightly favoring the visiting team (2.31 for an away win vs. 2.47 for a home win), the matchup appears to be evenly matched on paper. According to the model prediction, the Bears have a 40.7% chance of winning, while the Islanders stand at 37.1%, with a 24.1% likelihood of a draw.
As both teams aim to solidify their standings, this clash is poised to be an exciting battle where tactical execution and in-game adjustments could prove pivotal.
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| Hershey 38.5% |
Draw 22.7% |
Bridgeport 38.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.13 | 2.33 | ||
| 2.37 | 3.9 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.43 | 4.05 | 2.28 | ||
| 2.47 | 4.18 | 2.31 |
Latest Results
| 21.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 0:2 19.04.26 Hershey Bears – Rochester Americans – 5:4 OT 18.04.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 1:2 15.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:5 12.04.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 6:1 |
21.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 0:2 18.04.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 1:2 17.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:1 15.04.26 Hartford Wolf Pack – Bridgeport Islanders – 2:5 12.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 0:2 18.04.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 1:2 01.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:1 22.03.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 3:6 21.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Providence Bruins (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Charlotte Checkers (3) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | |
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Bye | |
| 4 | Bridgeport Islanders (4) | Hershey Bears (5) | 0 : 1 |
| 5 | Laval Rocket (1) | Bye | |
| 6 | Toronto Marlies (4) | Rochester Americans (5) | |
| 7 | Syracuse Crunch (2) | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Cleveland Monsters | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | Bye | |
| 10 | Manitoba Moose (4) | Milwaukee Admirals (5) | |
| 11 | Chicago Wolves (2) | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Texas Stars (3) | |
| 13 | Ontario Reign (1) | Bye | |
| 14 | Colorado Eagles (2) | San Diego Gulls (7) | |
| 15 | Henderson Silver Knights (3) | San Jose Barracuda (6) | |
| 16 | Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) | Bakersfield Condors (5) |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Providence Bruins (1) | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | Laval Rocket (1) | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | Syracuse Crunch (2) | Cleveland Monsters (3) | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | Chicago Wolves (2) | Texas Stars (3) | |
| 7 | Ontario Reign (1) | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | TBD #16 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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