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Laval Rocket players salute their disappointed fans after being eliminated by the Toronto Marlies
Rocket fans weren't expecting their 1st place team to get eliminated in the North Division Semifinals, but that's exactly what happened, as the Toronto Marlies won the series 3 games to 2.
Toronto Marlies beat the Laval Rocket 3-2 and win the North Division Semifinals 3 games to 2 5/9/26
It was a big upset, as the 1st place Rocket lost their 1st round playoff series (technically, it was the 2nd round of the playoffs, as the Rocket had a bye while Toronto played Rochester) to the 4th place Marlies. The visitors won the game, 3-2, and won the series 3 games to 2. Toronto now goes on to face the Cleveland Monsters in the North Division Finals.
Vinni Lettieri of Toronto Marlies scores series-winning goal vs. Laval Rocket in game 5 5/9/26
Lettieri's goal at 10:22 of the 3rd period gave Toronto a 3-2 lead in the deciding game of the North Division Semifinals.
Laval Rocket's Sean Farrell saves a sure goal vs. Toronto Marlies' Jacob Quillan in game 5 5/9/26
In the 3rd period, with the score tied at 2, Rocket goalie Kaapo Kähkönen made a risky play and got caught out of position. Farrell was there to bail him out, swatting away Quillan's shot with his stick, and the deciding game of the North Division Semifinals remained tied.
Reese Johnson of Toronto Marlies scores vs. Laval Rocket in game 5 of North Division Semifinals 5/9
Johnson's goal at 4:57 of the 3rd period tied the game at 2.
Owen Beck of Laval Rocket scores again vs. Toronto Marlies in game 5 of North Division Semifinals
Beck's power play goal, his 2nd goal of the game, at 16:21 of the 2nd period gave the Rocket a 2-1 lead.
Blake Smith of Toronto Marlies scores vs. Laval Rocket in game 5 of North Division Semifinals 5/9/26
Smith's goal at 13:50 of the 2nd period tied the game at 1.
Toronto Marlies Full Media Availability | RD2 GM5 Post Game vs Laval Rocket | May 09, 2026
Head Coach John Gruden and players speak with the media following the Marlies' 3-2 win over the Laval Rocket in RD2 GM5 of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday. 00:00 - Artur Akhtyamov 01:54 - Vinnie Lettieri 04:59 - John Gruden