Springfield Thunderbirds vs Charlotte Checkers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

28/02/2026 at 18:05 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

MassMutual Center (Springfield, MA).

AHL
Where to Watch on TV:


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Match Stats


Shots on Goal
25	19
Shooting PCT
20% (5/25)	5.26% (1/19)
Goalkeeper Saves
18	20
Saves PCT
94.74% (18/19)	80% (20/25)
Penalties
5	6
PIM
10	12
Power-play Goals
1	0
Shorthanded Goals
0	0
Power-play PCT
16.67% (1/6)	0% (0/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (5/5)	83.33% (5/6)
Empty Net Goals
0	0

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Period (2 - 0)
02:20, 1 - 0, Dean Z. (G), McGing H. (A), Wagner C. (A2)
18:57, 2 - 0, Rosen C. (G), Stenberg O. (A), Peca M. (A2)
2nd Period (3 - 1)
04:30, 3 - 0, Kaskimaki A. (G), Stenberg O. (A),
05:22, 3 - 1, Gregor N. (G), Pinho B. (A), Smith N. (A2)
06:25, 4 - 1, Peterson D. (G), Stancl J. (A), Pekarcik J. (A2)
07:20, 5 - 1, McGing H. (G),
3rd Period (0 - 0)

Chances of winning

Springfield Thunderbirds
27.6%

Draw
21.3%

Charlotte Checkers
51.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

28.7%

22.5%

48.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

23.7%

27.2%

59%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Springfield Thunderbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)

Charlotte Checkers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.5%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Springfield Thunderbirds than the current prediction. (-3.9%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Charlotte Checkers than the current prediction. (+7.8%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Charlotte Checkers could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.

Springfield Thunderbirds - Charlotte Checkers Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	3.38 ↑ (3.14)	4.34 ↑ (4)	1.81 ↓ (1.85)	7.8% (11%)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.75

Preview Facts

This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 7 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Springfield won 1.
Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
Springfield may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
Recently, Springfield has had a series of home games.
Recently, Charlotte has had a series of away games.
Charlotte could have a small edge in this match.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Springfield won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 55:82. (average 2.8:4.1).
Including home matches between the teams, Springfield won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 21:34. (average 2.3:3.8).

How many head-to-head matches has Springfield Thunderbirds won against Charlotte Checkers?

Springfield Thunderbirds has won 13 of their last 29 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Charlotte Checkers won against Springfield Thunderbirds?

Charlotte Checkers has won 16 of their last 29 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Springfield Thunderbirds - Charlotte Checkers were as follows:

27.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Charlotte Checkers 2:3

14.01.2026 Charlotte Checkers - Springfield Thunderbirds 8:2

13.01.2026 Charlotte Checkers - Springfield Thunderbirds 8:2

21.12.2025 Charlotte Checkers - Springfield Thunderbirds 4:3

20.12.2025 Charlotte Checkers - Springfield Thunderbirds 1:3

Latest results of Springfield Thunderbirds

27.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Charlotte Checkers 2:3 ✺

21.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Providence Bruins 3:2 ✺

20.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Bridgeport Islanders 5:4 ✺

18.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins 2:7 ✺

14.02.2026 Iowa Wild - Springfield Thunderbirds 6:8 ✺

Latest results of Charlotte Checkers

27.02.2026 Springfield Thunderbirds - Charlotte Checkers 2:3 ✺

25.02.2026 Bridgeport Islanders - Charlotte Checkers 4:3 ✺

21.02.2026 Syracuse Crunch - Charlotte Checkers 3:4 ✺

20.02.2026 Syracuse Crunch - Charlotte Checkers 4:0 ✺

18.02.2026 Rochester Americans - Charlotte Checkers 2:3 ✺

AHL Table

Main

Atlantic Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Providence Bruins ✔	72	41	13	2	16	239:162	110
2	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔	72	40	6	9	17	243:186	101
3	Charlotte Checkers ✔	71	34	9	5	23	234:186	91
4	Bridgeport Islanders	72	27	7	8	30	219:222	76
5	Springfield Thunderbirds	72	28	4	8	32	207:240	72
6	Hershey Bears	71	25	6	9	31	205:226	71
7	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	71	21	10	6	34	209:243	68
8	Hartford Wolf Pack	72	22	4	8	38	190:253	60

Central Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Grand Rapids Griffins ✔	71	43	8	5	15	251:153	107
2	Chicago Wolves ✔	71	26	9	15	21	220:217	85
3	Texas Stars ✔	72	28	9	6	29	222:228	80
4	Manitoba Moose ✔	72	29	6	8	29	185:216	78
5	Milwaukee Admirals ✔	71	19	13	7	32	205:216	71
6	Iowa Wild	72	20	7	9	36	179:226	63
7	Rockford IceHogs	72	20	8	5	39	196:245	61

Pacific Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Ontario Reign ✔	72	36	11	5	20	237:187	99
2	Colorado Eagles ✔	72	32	9	11	20	237:198	93
3	Henderson Silver Knights ✔	72	34	5	12	21	263:225	90
4	Coachella Valley Firebirds ✔	71	28	13	6	24	233:214	88
5	Bakersfield Condors ✔	72	29	8	12	23	244:236	86
6	San Jose Barracuda ✔	72	30	10	4	28	243:230	84
7	San Diego Gulls ✔	72	27	6	12	27	224:228	78
8	Tucson Roadrunners	72	21	13	10	28	230:239	78
9	Abbotsford Canucks	71	19	8	7	37	169:232	61
10	Calgary Wranglers	72	14	9	15	34	203:269	61

North Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Laval Rocket ✔	71	29	12	8	22	231:196	90
2	Syracuse Crunch ✔	72	38	3	7	24	237:189	89
3	Cleveland Monsters ✔	71	23	13	9	26	211:223	81
4	Toronto Marlies ✔	71	27	8	10	26	225:226	80
5	Utica Comets	72	26	4	11	31	199:220	71
6	Rochester Americans	71	22	9	9	31	210:230	71
7	Belleville Senators	72	21	7	9	35	223:262	65

Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )

Clinched Spots for Teams

Providence Bruins is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Charlotte Checkers is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Grand Rapids Griffins is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Chicago Wolves is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Texas Stars is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Manitoba Moose is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Milwaukee Admirals is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Ontario Reign is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Colorado Eagles is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Henderson Silver Knights is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Coachella Valley Firebirds is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Bakersfield Condors is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
San Jose Barracuda is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
San Diego Gulls is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Laval Rocket is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Syracuse Crunch is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Cleveland Monsters is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
Toronto Marlies is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )