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On May 1, 2026, the Providence Bruins will host the Springfield Thunderbirds in what promises to be an engaging AHL matchup. Both teams enter this contest with similar records, having each secured three wins in their last five games, indicating that neither is in a dominant form but are competitive.
The Bruins, playing on home ice, will look to leverage their advantage in front of a supportive crowd. Their recent matches suggest a tactical emphasis on strong defensive play and quick transitions, which have paid off well in closely contested situations.
On the other hand, the Thunderbirds have shown resilience, demonstrating the capability to exploit opponents’ weaknesses with effective counter-attacks. Their performance indicates an organization that can maintain composure under pressure, which will be crucial in this away fixture.
Bookmakers favor the Bruins with odds of 1.77 for a home win against 3.25 for the Thunderbirds. Our predictive model estimates a 46.5% probability for a Bruins victory, while the Thunderbirds’ chance for an away win sits at 30.3%. The predicted final score leans towards a tight 3:2 outcome. While Providence may have the upper hand, Springfield’s potential for an upset keeps this matchup finely poised.
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| Providence 51.5% |
Draw 21% |
Springfield 27.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.8 | 4.3 | 3.33 | |
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1.77 | 4.60 | 3.39 |
Latest Results
| 18.04.26 Providence Bruins – Utica Comets – 2:4 17.04.26 Utica Comets – Providence Bruins – 4:1 12.04.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 1:0 11.04.26 Providence Bruins – Rochester Americans – 6:3 10.04.26 Hartford Wolf Pack – Providence Bruins – 1:4 |
25.04.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 1:2 OT 24.04.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:5 22.04.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 8:1 18.04.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:3 17.04.26 Hartford Wolf Pack – Springfield Thunderbirds – 7:5 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.04.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 1:0 29.03.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:4 25.03.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 1:2 15.03.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:4 11.03.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 2:3 OT |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Providence Bruins (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Charlotte Checkers (3) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Bye | |
| 4 | Bridgeport Islanders (4) | Hershey Bears (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Laval Rocket (1) | Bye | |
| 6 | Toronto Marlies (4) | Rochester Americans (5) | 1 : 1 |
| 7 | Syracuse Crunch (2) | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Cleveland Monsters | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | Bye | |
| 10 | Manitoba Moose (4) | Milwaukee Admirals (5) | 2 : 1 |
| 11 | Chicago Wolves (2) | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Texas Stars (3) | |
| 13 | Ontario Reign (1) | Bye | |
| 14 | Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) | Bakersfield Condors (5) | 1 : 1 |
| 15 | Colorado Eagles (2) | San Diego Gulls (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Henderson Silver Knights (3) | San Jose Barracuda (6) | 2 : 0 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Providence Bruins (1) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | |
| 2 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Hershey Bears (5) | |
| 3 | Laval Rocket (1) | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | Syracuse Crunch (2) | Cleveland Monsters (3) | 0 : 1 |
| 5 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | Manitoba Moose (4) | |
| 6 | Chicago Wolves (2) | Texas Stars (3) | |
| 7 | Ontario Reign (1) | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | Colorado Eagles (2) | Henderson Silver Knights (3) |
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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