Mariners Sweep Weekend Set from Admirals

Maine Mariners complete three-game sweep of Norfolk Admirals with 2-1 win on Sunday.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:26am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and puck represented through sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the sport's fast-paced action and intensity.The Mariners' gritty, hard-fought victory over the Admirals showcases the team's dynamic, high-energy style of play.Portland Today

The Maine Mariners, the Boston Bruins' AHL affiliate, completed a three-game sweep of the Norfolk Admirals with a 2-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine. Max Andreev and Wyllum Deveaux scored for the Mariners, while goaltender Luke Cavallin made 26 saves.

Why it matters

The Mariners' sweep of the Admirals extends their winning streak and ties a franchise record for most wins in a season. The victory also secures the Mariners' spot as the #2 seed in the North Division, after Wheeling clinched the #1 seed.

The details

In the first period, the Mariners took a 1-0 lead on Andreev's power-play goal. Norfolk tied the game in the second period, but Deveaux restored the Mariners' lead late in the frame. The Mariners held on for the one-goal victory, with Cavallin making several key saves in the third period.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Mariners' 42nd win of the season ties a team record set by the 2022-23 Mariners.

The players

Max Andreev

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored the opening goal in the first period.

Wyllum Deveaux

The captain of the Maine Mariners who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

Luke Cavallin

The goaltender for the Maine Mariners who made 26 saves to preserve the 2-1 victory.

Brandon Osmundson

A forward for the Norfolk Admirals who assisted on the team's lone goal.

Grant Hebert

A forward for the Norfolk Admirals who scored the team's only goal.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough series against a very good Norfolk team, but our guys stepped up and got the job done. It's a great accomplishment to tie the franchise record for wins in a season.”

— Geordie Kinnear, Head Coach, Maine Mariners

What’s next

The Mariners will await their opponent in the first round of the AHL playoffs, which begin next weekend.

The takeaway

The Maine Mariners' sweep of the Norfolk Admirals demonstrates the team's depth and resilience, as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason. The franchise's consistent success over the past few seasons has established the Mariners as a perennial contender in the AHL's North Division.