Everblades End Regular Season With 3-2 Win

Florida team secures victory over Reading Royals in final game before playoffs

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and arena broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color, capturing the energy and intensity of the sport.The Everblades' hard-fought victory in their final regular season game sets the stage for an intense playoff run.Estero Today

The Florida Everblades defeated the Reading Royals 3-2 in their final regular season game at Hertz Arena. Anthony Romano scored two goals for the Everblades, who will now advance to the first round of the playoffs starting next week.

Why it matters

The Everblades' win in their last regular season game gives them momentum heading into the playoffs, where they will look to make a deep run after a strong 72-game campaign.

The details

The Everblades opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Cole Moberg. In the second period, Romano scored twice to extend Florida's lead. Despite multiple power play opportunities, the Everblades couldn't add to their advantage. Reading scored late in the second and third periods to make it a one-goal game, but the Everblades held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on April 19, 2026 at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.
  • The Everblades will begin the first round of the playoffs on Friday, April 24.

The players

Anthony Romano

The Everblades forward scored two goals in the game to lead his team to victory.

Cole Moberg

The Everblades defenseman scored the opening goal of the game in the first period.

Sam Stange

The Everblades forward recorded two assists in the game.

Cam Johnson

The Everblades goaltender made a key penalty shot save to preserve the lead.

Hunter Johannes

The Royals forward scored a late goal to make it a one-goal game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was an important game heading into the playoffs, and the guys really stepped up to get the win.”

— Anthony Romano, Everblades Forward

What’s next

The Everblades will host the first game of their playoff series on Friday, April 24 at Hertz Arena.

The takeaway

The Everblades' victory in their final regular season game gives them positive momentum as they prepare to begin their playoff run, where they will look to make a deep postseason push after a successful 72-game campaign.