# Coachella Valley Firebirds REIGN Over Ontario in 2OT, Advance to Next Round of Playoffs

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Podcast: [Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kraken-daily-podcast-on-the-seattle-kraken-4014741)
Published: 2026-05-12T01:15:37+00:00
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Coachella Valley Firebirds outlast Ontario Reign in double overtime thriller to clinch a spot in the next round of the AHL playoffs. Can Nikke Kokko’s hot streak in net propel them even further as they prepare to face the Colorado Eagles? Zaiem Beg breaks down the Firebirds’ resilience under playoff pressure, spotlighting Oscar Fisker Mølgaard’s sixth goal of the postseason and the evolving performance of goaltender Kokko. The discussion pivots to the rising NHL salary cap, the dangers of overcommitting in free agency, and whether the Seattle Kraken will avoid long-term risks in chasing Bobby McMann. Key insights include recent contracts with Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour, the future of the Kraken’s prospect pipeline, and critical salary cap reforms impacting roster building.

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