The Florida Everblades edged the Kansas City Mavericks 3-2 in the fourth game of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, setting up a pivotal Game 5 showdown at 7:00 p.m. ET in Estero, Florida. With the series tied 2-2, the team that wins Saturday’s contest will hold a crucial advantage in the best-of-seven championship.
Jackson Jutting of the Mavericks leads all players in the series with four points (1 goal, 3 assists), while Florida’s Anthony Romano has been a scoring machine in the playoffs, tallying 11 goals. The Mavericks have been dominant in the second period, outscoring opponents 36-8 in that frame during the postseason. Meanwhile, Florida’s Cam Johnson has been a standout in net, posting a 1.82 goals-against average in the Finals.
Florida enters Game 5 with a formidable home advantage, having won 10 straight Kelly Cup Finals games at home. Kansas City’s Marcus Crawford has been a key contributor from the back end, notching 13 points (2 goals, 11 assists) in the playoffs.
The Mavericks look to continue their strong road performance, having won Game 3 and Game 4 in overtime. However, Florida’s powerful offense, led by Romano, has been tough to contain. The Everblades’ 7-0 start in the Finals at home could give them a psychological edge.
If Florida wins Saturday’s game, Game 6 will be in Kansas City on Monday, June 15. A Kansas City victory would force Game 7 back in Kansas City on Wednesday, June 17. The 2026 Kelly Cup champion will be decided before the end of the week.
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