P-Bruins Hit 50-Win, 100-Point Milestone

Providence Bruins become first AHL team to reach 100 points this season

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:53pm

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The Providence Bruins (50-14-1-0) earned their 50th win of the season and became the first team in the AHL to reach the 100-point mark this season with a 3-2 victory over the Utica Comets. The P-Bruins also earned a 6-4 win over the Bridgeport Islanders and fell 4-2 to the Springfield Thunderbirds in recent games.

Why it matters

The P-Bruins' impressive season has them firmly in first place in the AHL standings, two points ahead of the next closest team. Reaching the 50-win, 100-point milestones is a significant accomplishment that showcases the team's dominance this year.

The details

In the 6-4 win over Bridgeport, forward Riley Tufte netted a hat-trick and added an assist. Defenseman Michael Callahan recorded two assists in the 3-2 shootout victory over Utica. Rookie forward James Hagens scored his first professional goal in the win over Bridgeport.

  • On March 29, the P-Bruins defeated the Bridgeport Islanders 6-4.
  • On March 31, the P-Bruins fell to the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2.
  • On April 2, the P-Bruins defeated the Utica Comets 3-2 in a shootout.

The players

Riley Tufte

A forward who leads the Providence Bruins with 31 goals and is tied for the team lead with 53 points this season, both career-best numbers.

Michael Callahan

A defenseman who recorded two assists in Providence's 3-2 shootout victory over Utica, his second multi-point game of the season.

James Hagens

A rookie forward who scored his first professional goal in the P-Bruins' 6-4 win over Bridgeport.

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The takeaway

The Providence Bruins have been the class of the AHL this season, becoming the first team to reach the 100-point mark. Their dominant performance has them firmly in first place in the standings, putting them in prime position to clinch the Atlantic Division regular season title.