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As the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins host the Springfield Thunderbirds on May 14, 2026, both teams bring varying momentum into this AHL clash. The Penguins have enjoyed a strong run in their last five matches, securing victory in four outings. Their recent form suggests a solid offensive strategy, paired with an effective defensive setup that has made them a formidable presence at home.
Conversely, the Thunderbirds have experienced a more mixed performance, winning three of their last five games. While their attacking capabilities remain potent, inconsistencies in defensive organization have occasionally left them vulnerable. This disparity in recent form could play a critical role as both teams vie for crucial points.
Bookmaker odds favor the Penguins at 1.85 for a home win, reflecting their current form and home advantage. Our model suggests a probability of a 46.7% chance for a Penguins win, a 22.5% chance of a draw, and a 31% likelihood for an away win by the Thunderbirds.
As the matchup unfolds, tactical elements such as special teams efficiency and goaltending will likely influence the outcome. Fans should expect a competitive game, but no outcome is guaranteed.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-13T05:52:03+00:00.
| Wilkes-Barre 49.7% |
Draw 21.9% |
Springfield 28.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.89 | 4.23 | 3.25 | |
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1.83 | 4.15 | 3.33 | |
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1.85 | 4.42 | 3.21 |
Latest Results
| 12.05.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:0 07.05.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 1:4 05.05.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 OT 02.05.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:2 30.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 4:2 |
12.05.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:0 07.05.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 1:0 OT 05.05.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 3:2 OT 03.05.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:1 01.05.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.05.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:0 04.03.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:5 18.02.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:7 19.01.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3 15.11.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Bye | |
| 2 | Bridgeport Islanders (4) | Hershey Bears (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Providence Bruins (1) | Bye | |
| 4 | Charlotte Checkers (3) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | 1 : 2 |
| 5 | Laval Rocket (1) | Bye | |
| 6 | Toronto Marlies (4) | Rochester Americans (5) | 2 : 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 | Colorado Eagles (2) | San Diego Gulls (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Henderson Silver Knights (3) | San Jose Barracuda (6) | 2 : 0 |
| 15 | Ontario Reign (1) | Bye | |
| 16 | Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) | Bakersfield Condors (5) | 2 : 1 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Hershey Bears (5) | 3 : 1 |
| 2 | Providence Bruins (1) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Laval Rocket (1) | Toronto Marlies (4) | 2 : 3 |
| 4 | Syracuse Crunch (2) | Cleveland Monsters (3) | 1 : 3 |
| 5 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | Manitoba Moose (4) | 3 : 1 |
| 6 | Chicago Wolves (2) | Texas Stars (3) | 3 : 2 |
| 7 | Colorado Eagles (2) | Henderson Silver Knights (3) | 3 : 1 |
| 8 | Ontario Reign (1) | Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) | 2 : 3 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) | Springfield Thunderbirds (6) | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | Toronto Marlies (4) | Cleveland Monsters (3) | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids Griffins (1) | Chicago Wolves (2) | |
| 4 | Colorado Eagles (2) | Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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