Moose Clinch Playoff Berth with Win Over Admirals

Manitoba builds 4-0 lead, holds on to defeat Milwaukee 4-3

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:50am

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The Manitoba Moose built a 4-0 lead and held on to defeat the Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 on Tuesday at Canada Life Centre. The Moose scored three goals in the first period and added another early in the second to take a commanding lead, which they were able to protect despite a late Admirals comeback attempt.

Why it matters

The win clinches a playoff berth for the Moose, who are looking to make a deep postseason run. For the Admirals, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a playoff spot of their own in the competitive AHL Central Division.

The details

Manitoba got off to a fast start, with Jaret Anderson-Dolan scoring just 8 seconds into the game to give the Moose a 1-0 lead. Defenseman Isaak Phillips and Ashton Sautner added first-period goals to make it 3-0 after 20 minutes. Kale Clague's goal early in the second period extended the Moose lead to 4-0. Milwaukee finally got on the board late in the second period with a goal from Kalan Lind, and Jake Lucchini and Aiden Fink scored in the third to make it a one-goal game, but the Admirals were unable to find the equalizer.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Manitoba scored the opening goal just 8 seconds into the first period.
  • The Moose led 3-0 after the first period.
  • Kale Clague scored Manitoba's fourth goal at 0:42 of the second period.
  • Milwaukee scored their first goal at 16:28 of the second period.

The players

Jaret Anderson-Dolan

A forward for the Manitoba Moose who scored the opening goal 8 seconds into the game.

Isaak Phillips

A defenseman for the Manitoba Moose who scored the second goal of the game.

Ashton Sautner

A defenseman for the Manitoba Moose who scored the third goal of the first period.

Kale Clague

A defenseman for the Manitoba Moose who scored the game-winning goal early in the second period.

Kalan Lind

A forward for the Milwaukee Admirals who scored their first goal late in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and were able to build a big lead, but give credit to Milwaukee for battling back. This was an important win to clinch a playoff spot.”

— Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Forward, Manitoba Moose

“We dug ourselves a big hole early, but I'm proud of the fight our guys showed to make it a one-goal game. We'll regroup and look to even the season series tomorrow.”

— Jake Lucchini, Forward, Milwaukee Admirals

What’s next

The Admirals will look to even the season series when they face the Moose again on Wednesday, April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Moose's ability to jump out to early leads and hold on for important wins, while also showcasing the Admirals' resilience in mounting late comebacks. The playoff implications make this a key result in the AHL Central Division race.