Will a Western Conference team add an ‘X’ next to its name tonight?
Two more teams could join the Everett Silvertips and Penticton Vees in clinching berths in the postseason.
The Kelowna Rockets can clinch a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs with:
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A single point earned versus Vancouver
The Prince George Cougars can clinch a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs with:
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Any win versus Spokane;
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An OT/SO loss versus Spokane; AND
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Any Seattle loss at Tri-City
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A Seattle regulation loss at Tri-City
Kelowna (34-19-5-2) sits second in the B.C. Division and third in the Western Conference.
The 2026 Memorial Cup hosts are 8-2-0-0 in their last 10 outings and recently leapfrogged the Cougars in the standings.
The Rockets, led by Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla, will host the Vancouver Giants (22-35-1-2) and top 2026 NHL Draft-eligibles Ryan Lin and Joe Iginla at 7:05 p.m. PST.
In the Northern Capital, the Cougars (36-22-2-0) will battle the Spokane Chiefs (32-27-1-0) in a potential first-round playoff matchup.
Both teams are 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 games and fighting for a playoff spot and home-ice advantage in Round One.
The Cats and Chiefs will battle at 7:00 p.m. PST at the CN Centre.
Prince George could also qualify via the out-of-town scoreboard, should Seattle (25-26-5-3) lose in any fashion to Tri-City (25-29-4-1).
The Thunderbirds are in ninth place in the Western standings and sit two points behind the Victoria Royals (26-25-5-3) for the eighth and final berth, while the Americans are in 10th and are five points behind the playoff cutoff.
Seattle and Tri-City will go head-to-head at the Toyota Center in Kennewick at 7:05 p.m. PST.
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