The Manitoba Moose (24-19-4-1, 53 points) are set to visit the Milwaukee Admirals (21-22-4-3, 49 points) on March 1, 2026, at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena with puck drop scheduled for 3:00 PM CST. This AHL Manitoba Moose preview highlights a matchup filled with playoff implications as both teams aim to strengthen their position in the standings.
Recap of Recent Encounters and Team Performance
The Moose fell 6-2 to the Admirals in their latest meeting on Saturday. Goaltender Thomas Milic faced 31 shots and allowed six goals, while Brayden Yager and Tyson Empey scored for Manitoba. Over the last five games, Manitoba’s record stands at 1-2-1-1, averaging two goals per game but conceding nearly four. Against Milwaukee this season, the Moose hold a 1-2-0-0 record, indicating difficulties in securing consistent wins.
Milwaukee Admirals, buoyed by a 6-2 victory, saw strong goaltending from Matthew Murray, who saved 22 of 24 shots. Six different Admirals players contributed goals: Cole O’Hara, Reid Schaefer, Fedor Svenchkov, Kyle Marino, Isaac Ratcliffe, and Joey Willis. The Admirals’ recent form shows a 1-1-2-1 record in the last five games, scoring an average of three goals while allowing 3.4. Their head-to-head record versus the Moose is currently favorable at 2-1-0-0.
Projected Lineups Showcase Key Player Roles
Manitoba’s lines feature Mason Shaw, Samuel Fagemo, and Brayden Yager among forwards, with Michael Di Giuseppe and others supporting. Defensive pairings and goaltender Thomas Milic complete the roster. The Admirals’ projected squads include notable names such as Daniel Carr, Ryan Ufko, and David Edstrom, backed by Matthew Murray in goal. These lineups will be critical in determining which team controls the ice early and sustains momentum.
Players to Watch for Manitoba and Milwaukee
Mason Shaw leads the Moose in points (32) and holds the best plus/minus rating (+13), sharing goal-scoring leadership with Samuel Fagemo, each netting 14 goals. David Gustafsson tops assists with 21, making these players central to Manitoba’s offensive strategy.
On the Admirals’ side, Ryan Ufko stands out with 44 points and 33 assists, while Daniel Carr leads in goals with 16. David Edstrom’s plus-five rating highlights his defensive contributions, making these athletes key factors in Milwaukee’s success.
Schedule and Looking Ahead
Following this contest, the Moose will host the Toronto Marlies on March 6, while Milwaukee heads to face the Chicago Wolves on March 3. The outcomes of these games will further influence playoff seeding and momentum as the season progresses.
