Utica Comets vs Springfield Thunderbirds – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:1
07/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • AHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3114
Shooting PCT
16.13% (5/31)7.14% (1/14)
Goalkeeper Saves
1326
Saves PCT
92.86% (13/14)83.87% (26/31)
Penalties
64
PIM
1511
Power-play Goals
11
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
25% (1/4)16.67% (1/6)
Pen. Killing PCT
83.33% (5/6)75% (3/4)
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 00:48, 1 - 0, Hameenaho L. (G), Crookshank A. (A), Vilen T. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (3 - 0)
  • 06:36, 2 - 0, Hameenaho L. (G), Criscuolo K. (A), Crookshank A. (A2)
  • 11:08, 3 - 0, van d. L. J. (G), Parent X. (A), Lachance S. (A2)
  • 16:54, 4 - 0, Crookshank A. (G), Hameenaho L. (A), Casey S. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 01:29, 5 - 0, Halonen B. (G), Vilen T. (A), Addison C. (A2)
  • 13:09, 5 - 1, Wagner C. (G), Johannesson S. (A), Luff M. (A2)

Chances of winning


Utica Comets
41.1%
Draw
23%
Springfield Thunderbirds
35.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.2% 22.8% 37%

Our Initial ML Estimation

40.9% 23.2% 36.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Utica Comets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)
  • Springfield Thunderbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Utica Comets than the current prediction. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Springfield Thunderbirds than the current prediction. (+0.5%)
  • Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.26
    (2.31)
    3.98
    (4.07)
    2.55
    (2.51)
    8.7%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    What is the prediction for Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 7 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 3.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Springfield may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Utica has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Springfield has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 60:54. (average 3:2.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 40:24. (average 4:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds 2:3
    21.11.2025 Springfield Thunderbirds - Utica Comets 2:0
    04.04.2025 Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds 5:2
    29.11.2024 Springfield Thunderbirds - Utica Comets 2:3
    30.03.2024 Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds 4:3
    Latest results of Utica Comets
    AHL Table
    2025/26

    Atlantic Division
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Providence Bruins553211111182:11887
    2Wilkes-Barre/Scranton57315714189:15079
    3Charlotte Checkers56267518188:15771
    4Hershey Bears57206823164:17760
    5Bridgeport Islanders57204825170:17856
    6Lehigh Valley Phantoms56168626166:18854
    7Springfield Thunderbirds56193727151:19651
    8Hartford Wolf Pack55184627149:18550


    Central Division
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Grand Rapids Griffins5636749196:11190
    2Chicago Wolves532171213172:16768
    3Manitoba Moose52234619136:14360
    4Texas Stars54189423162:17158
    5Milwaukee Admirals54148725152:16551
    6Rockford IceHogs56155432152:19444
    7Iowa Wild54136530126:17043


    Pacific Division
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Ontario Reign56299216190:15178
    2Colorado Eagles55267814178:13974
    3San Jose Barracuda54259416188:16472
    4Bakersfield Condors572281017192:17870
    5Coachella Valley Firebirds55219520184:17065
    6San Diego Gulls552051218164:16162
    7Henderson Silver Knights542231019179:16860
    8Tucson Roadrunners561312823171:18758
    9Calgary Wranglers571091424152:20852
    10Abbotsford Canucks58138631132:19548


    North Division
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Laval Rocket592610518192:15777
    2Syracuse Crunch56323417184:13674
    3Cleveland Monsters561713719164:16767
    4Toronto Marlies56207920176:18063
    5Rochester Americans54195921166:16857
    6Belleville Senators58166828181:21452
    7Utica Comets56173927144:17949

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