The Coachella Valley Firebirds (24-15-5-0, 53 points) are set to face the Henderson Silver Knights (18-17-5-2, 43 points) on February 7, 2026, at Lee’s Family Forum. Following a 4-3 victory over the Silver Knights in their previous meeting, the Firebirds look to build on their momentum during this tightly contested back-to-back series. The matchup is anticipated to be closely watched by fans, with the game airing on FLO Sports and tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Performance Highlights from the Firebirds’ Last Game
The Firebirds secured a narrow win last night, clinching the game early in the third period when Andrei Loshko scored the game-winning goal less than two minutes in, marking his third goal this season. Jani Nyman, Ville Ottavainen, and Jagger Firkus also contributed goals to the Firebirds’ tally. Veteran goaltender Victor Ostman made 29 saves on 32 shots, helping preserve the lead. Currently, the Firebirds hold a 2-3-0-0 record recently, averaging 2.8 goals scored per game while allowing 2.4 goals against per game.
Henderson Silver Knights’ Recent Struggles
In contrast, the Henderson Silver Knights fell to the Firebirds 4-3 in their first game of the back-to-back series. Over their last five games, the Silver Knights have a 1-3-1-0 record and face defensive challenges, conceding an average of 4.2 goals per game while scoring three goals on average. Ben Hemmerling’s tenth goal of the season briefly tied the game early in the third period, but the lead was soon lost after Cameron Whitehead allowed the fourth goal. Whitehead managed to stop 22 of 26 shots despite the loss.
Projected Lineups for Both Teams
The Firebirds are expected to deploy the following lineup: Nyman, Morrison, and Firkus upfront; Roed, Stephens, and Hayden; Sale, Loshko, and Rehkopf; along with Goyette, Novak, and McKinnon. Defensive rotations include Olofsson paired with Nelson and Jugnauth alongside Ottavainen. Wright and Dragicevic will also be active, with LaFontaine backing up Ostman in goal.
Henderson’s projected lineup features Lavoie, Laczynski, and Hemmerling leading the offense; Connelly, Sapovaliv, and Uronen; Hallum, Cataford, and Stanick; plus McLain, Gustafson, and Fleming. Supporting forwards include Megna, Coghlan, Davies, Cormier, Sedoff, and Kmec. Defensive duties fall to Vikman and Whitehead in net.
Key Players to Monitor
Among the Firebirds, Logan Morrison is a standout, leading his team with 42 points, 22 goals, and a team-best plus-17 rating. All-Star Tyson Jugnauth holds the team lead in assists, having recorded 27 this season. On the Silver Knights side, Tanner Laczynski is a critical offensive force, topping his team with 37 points, 13 goals, 24 assists, and a plus-21 rating. Ben Hemmerling is also noteworthy with 10 goals and 12 assists contributing significantly to his squad’s attack.
Upcoming Match Schedules
Following this matchup, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are scheduled to face the Tucson Roadrunners on February 13. The Henderson Silver Knights will travel to take on the San Jose Barracuda on February 14. Both teams will be looking to regroup and adjust after this competitive series as the season progresses.
