Florida Everblades 5, Kansas City Mavericks 2 – Game 6 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals delivered a decisive blow in the battle for the championship, as the Everblades took a 5-2 victory to take a 3-2 series lead. With one win remaining to claim the Kelly Cup, Florida has the chance to close the series on Monday night in Kansas City. Hudson Elynuik led the charge with five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the series, proving to be a consistent threat in the offensive zone.
Everblades goaltender Cam Johnson was dominant once again, stopping 32 of 34 shots with a 1.82 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage over the series. His performance has been a key factor in Florida’s ability to control the game and limit the Mavericks’ scoring chances. Johnson’s netminding has been the backbone of the Everblades' playoff run, particularly in games where the offense has struggled to find rhythm.
On the other side, Jake McLaughlin continued to lead the Mavericks with a playoff-high plus-minus of +16. His two-way play has been instrumental in Kansas City’s ability to keep the series alive, especially in their home games. The Mavericks, who have been a formidable home team all postseason, outscored opponents 32-13 in their 8-1 home playoff record. Marcus Crawford added 13 points (2 goals, 11 assists) as the top-scoring defenseman in the series, providing a steady presence on the blueline.
The turning point of the series came in the second period when Florida’s offense exploded for three goals in a span of six minutes. The momentum shift was too much for the Mavericks to overcome, despite a late rally. The Everblades’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities has been a major factor in their 25.21 shots-against per game, the lowest in the playoffs.
With Game 7 set for Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. CT in Kansas City, the Mavericks will need to find a way to shut down Elynuik and protect the net if they hope to force a winner-take-all scenario. The Everblades, however, are just one win away from hoisting the Kelly Cup for the first time in franchise history.
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