With four games remaining in their regular season, the Milwaukee Admirals have clinched a spot in the AHL’s expanded playoff field. After knocking off Iowa in a shootout last Wednesday, the Admirals fell to the Wild in overtime over the weekend but are still in third place in the Central Division.
If they stay there, Milwaukee will face Manitoba in the new second round, skipping the play-in round. If Rockford manages to catch them (37-26-9 vs. 35-26-5), the Admirals will host Iowa in the aforesaid play-in.
Quick Hits
- Last Thursday, Cody Glass was recalled to Nashville
- Last Wednesday, Nashville signed defender Adam Wilsby to a two-year, entry-level contract; per his agent, Wilsby plans to come to Milwaukee for the remainder of this season once his visa paperwork is finalized
- After going scoreless in his six previous games, Egor Afanasyev has racked up a goal and four assists in his last four games; he’s making a difference in front of the net and along the boards but can improve in getting into more high-danger shooting areas
- Brayden Burke doesn’t always wow you or make himself noticeable, but he’s added more depth to the Admirals' top six with nine assists in 11 games
- Milwaukee has opted to deploy Alex Biega with Matt Donovan often lately, forming a solid veteran duo; the former Toronto Marlie has chipped in two goals and five points in 11 games with the Admirals
Milwaukee Admirals (2) @ Iowa Wild (1)
On Wednesday, with a playoff spot not yet locked up, Milwaukee traveled to Iowa in need of two points to maintain their lead over fourth-place Rockford.