WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Nailers are battling for a shot at the Kelly Cup Finals as they face the Florida Everblades in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
The best-of-seven series has become one of the biggest hockey storylines in the ECHL postseason, with Wheeling looking to continue its impressive playoff run and punch a ticket to the championship round.
The Nailers opened the series against the defending powerhouse Everblades, with key home and away games scheduled as the matchup intensifies.
Wheeling fans have packed WesBanco Arena throughout the playoff run, creating an electric atmosphere as the team pushes deeper into the postseason.
Meanwhile, in the Western Conference Finals, the Kansas City Mavericks are facing the Fort Wayne Komets to determine who will advance to the Kelly Cup Finals.
With the stakes at their highest, the Nailers are hoping to bring championship hockey excitement back to the Ohio Valley as the quest for the 2026 Kelly Cup continues.
