The AHL Conference Finals begin on May 27, 2026.
The AHL is set to begin its Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. In the East, the Toronto Marlies will take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, while in the West, the Colorado Eagles will face the Chicago Wolves. Last season, the Abbotsford Canucks needed six games to take down the Texas Stars in the West Final before eventually going on to hoist the 2025 Calder Cup.
Among the four teams are three former Vancouver Canucks players. Two belong to Colorado, while the third plays for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Here is a look at the three former Canucks who remain in the 2026 AHL Playoffs.
Starting with the Eagles, Tristen Nielsen has stepped up in a big way during the post-season. The former Calder Cup champion has nine points in 10 games, which ranks second on the team. Nielsen in his first season with Colorado and had a career-high 49 points in 66 games.
As for Nielsen's teammate, that would be captain Jayson Megna. The now-36-year-old has two points in six games but has not played since May 9. This season, Megna recorded 51 points in 69 games, which ranked second on the Eagles.
Lastly, Aidan McDonough will be playing in the East Final for the Penguins. The 26-year-old has played nine playoff games so far and recorded four points. McDonough found success in his first year with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 44 points in 65 games.
Apr 2, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Aidan McDonough (25) skates against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Kings won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY SportsMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site:
For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
The Hockey News