Grand Rapids Griffins/Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) (Source: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images)With 20 games still remaining in the regular season, the Grand Rapids Griffins became the first team to clinch a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday night.
The Griffins locked up a playoff spot as a result of the Rockford IceHog's 4-1 loss to the Hershey Bears.
It will be the third consecutive trip to the postseason for the Griffins, who continue to chase the 1992-93 Binghamton Rangers (57-13-10, .775) for the best record in AHL history.
The AHL’s 2025-26 regular season ends April 19.