SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins eliminated the Springfield Thunderbirds from the Calder Cup Playoffs’ Atlantic Division Finals on Saturday, with a final score of 8-1. While the night was not what the Thunderbirds had hoped for, many local fans gathered for a watch party at Tap Sports Bar at MGM Springfield, saying they are proud of the team’s journey. “Not going to lie, a little unexpected.