As a result of finishing third in the Central Division standings during the American Hockey League regular season, the Texas Stars secured their fifth consecutive Calder Cup playoffs berth. 2025-26 AHL Second All-Star Team selection Cameron Hughes heads the charge against the Chicago Wolves in the division semifinals; Texas defeated Chicago in seven of the teams’ eight matchups during the regular season. The best-of-five playoff series’ first two contests are at home, with the rest of the games taking place in Chicago. – Derek Udensi
