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2026 PWHL Playoffs

2026 PWHL Playoffs Update

Walter Cup Finals

  • Montréal Victoire lead the finals series 1–0 over the Ottawa Charge.
  • Montréal won Game 1 in overtime, 3–2. Abby Roque scored the OT winner.

Finals Schedule

  • Game 2: May 20 in Montréal
  • Series format: Best-of-5

How the teams got there

  • Montréal defeated the Minnesota Frost in the semifinals.
  • Ottawa defeated the Boston Fleet in the semifinals.

Playoff Notes

  • Ottawa’s playoff run has included several overtime games.
  • Montréal finished first overall in the regular season and chose Minnesota as its semifinal opponent.
ROQUE SCORES TWICE, INCLUDING OT WINNER, AS VICTOIRE RALLY PAST CHARGE 3-2 IN GAME 1 OF WALTER CUP FINALS

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ROQUE SCORES TWICE, INCLUDING OT WINNER, AS VICTOIRE RALLY PAST CHARGE 3-2 IN GAME 1 OF WALTER CUP FINALS
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Ice hockey: 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs: Teams, schedule and how to watch stars including Marie-Philip Poulin

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Ice hockey: 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs: Teams, schedule and how to watch stars including Marie-Philip Poulin
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Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team

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Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team
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The latest on the 2026 Iran conflict

Here’s the latest on the 2026 Iran conflict as of May 15:

Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS

Al Jazeera

Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
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Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says

Reuters

Iran has ‘no trust’ in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says
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Israel pushing for return to Iran war, weighing options with US: Report
 
 

ABC News

‘Productive and peaceful’ first day of Israel and Lebanon talks as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
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  • Fighting between Iran, Israel, and allied forces has eased compared with March and April, but the region remains tense. A fragile ceasefire is still under pressure.

Iran’s foreign minister said today that Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and warned that Iran could return to fighting if negotiations fail.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the biggest global concerns. Iran has restricted some shipping access, affecting oil markets and fuel prices worldwide. Leaders including Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reportedly discussed keeping the route open.

Israel is reportedly considering renewed military operations against Iran with support discussions involving the United States.

Lebanon and Israel have started new talks in Washington aimed at reducing cross-border fighting connected to the wider regional conflict.

Military analysts say Iran’s missile forces were heavily damaged earlier in the war, but some reports indicate Iran has rebuilt parts of its ballistic missile capability faster than expected.

Background:
The current war began in late February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets following the collapse of negotiations. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region, and the conflict disrupted oil shipping, regional trade, and air travel.

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Current playoff picture

Current playoff picture

Eastern Conference

  • Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference Final after sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0.
  • Montreal Canadiens lead the Buffalo Sabres series 3-2 after a 6-3 win in Game 5 on Thursday night. Game 6 is Saturday in Montreal.

Western Conference

  • Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild 4-1.

Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 after a 5-1 Game 6 victory.

Upcoming games

Saturday, May 16

  • Buffalo at Montreal — Game 6 — 8:00 PM ET

Western Conference Final

  • Colorado vs Vegas begins May 20 in Denver.

Biggest storylines right now

  • Montreal is one win away from the Eastern Conference Final.
  • Carolina remains undefeated in the playoffs at 8-0.

Vegas enters the conference final with strong momentum after back-to-back series wins.

The defending champion Florida Panthers missed the playoffs entirely this season.

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Latest playoff headlines

Latest playoff headlines

  • The Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild in dramatic fashion with a 4-3 overtime comeback win and are headed to the Western Conference Final.

The Vegas Golden Knights lead the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 after Pavel Dorofeyev scored the OT winner in Game 5.

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers and became the first team into the Eastern Conference Final.

The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens series is tied after Buffalo’s recent 3-2 win.

Tonight’s key games

  • Canadiens at Sabres
  • Golden Knights at Ducks

Conference finals picture

Eastern Conference

  • Hurricanes vs winner of Sabres/Canadiens

Western Conference

  • Avalanche vs winner of Golden Knights/Ducks

Big surprises this postseason

  • The defending champion Florida Panthers missed the playoffs entirely.
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
  • The Ducks and Sabres both ended long playoff droughts this season.