Coachella Valley Firebirds Beat the Ontario Reign 3-2 in Double-Overtime

The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign in Game 5 of the second round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs in double overtime by the final score of 3-2.

J.R Avon scored the game-winning goal 1:47 into the second OT to seal the victory for Coachella Valley.

The Firebirds will now face the Colorado Eagles in a best-of-five series beginning at Acrisure Arena this Wednesday, May 13.

The first two games will take place at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA before the series shifts to Blue Arena in Loveland, CO for game three and, if necessary, games four and five. Colorado finished higher than Coachella Valley in the Pacific Division standings and hold home-ice advantage.

Third Round Schedule:

Game 1 - Wednesday, May 13 – Colorado at Coachella Valley (Acrisure Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

Game 2 - Friday, May 15 - Colorado at Coachella Valley (Acrisure Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

Game 3 - Sunday, May 17 – Coachella Valley at Colorado (Blue Arena) – 5:00 p.m.

*Game 4 - Wednesday, May 20 – Coachella Valley at Colorado (Blue Arena) – 6:00 p.m.

*Game 5 - Friday, May 22 – Coachella Valley at Colorado (Blue Arena)– 6:00 p.m.

*If necessary, all times Pacific