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Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

On Wednesdays, we talk about women’s hockey. Well, that’s every day really. Today we’re covering tonight’s best-of-five Walter Cup Finals Game 4 and dissecting the PWHL’s latest expansion news. Drop that puck.

PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

The PWHL is getting bigger and better…literally. After adding an expansion franchise in Detroit last week, the league announced new teams in Hamilton, ON, and Las Vegas, NV, yesterday. If those cities weren’t on your bingo card, you wouldn’t be alone — but each market brings its own value to the league. Feeling pucky.

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Pass the maple syrup because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Here’s how it happened.

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

The Justin Bieber Hallelujah magic came through last night because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Hold onto your Timbits — here’s how it happened.

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

And just like that, one team is one win away from clinching their spot in the PWHL Finals. Scroll on for all the puck party details.

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

Keeping track of all the playoff action in the NHL and NBA is a full-time job. Good thing your sporty bestie is here to help manage the plethora of playoff games. Let’s do this.

PWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategy

PWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategy

PWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategy

After three years of playing games in the Detroit market, the PWHL is finally ready to commit to the city. The league announced yesterday that it’s expanding to Detroit, MI, after hosting four games there.

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

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Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

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May 04, 2026

While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.

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Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice

While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.

PWHL shares impressive growth numbers as new brand partners embrace the league’s value

The PWHL is getting bigger and better each year and has the data to prove it. This week, the league shared metrics from its third regular season that illustrate a continued rise in fan demand. And that interest is driving more and more sponsorships, with new categories constantly joining the fold.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffs

Everything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffs

Everything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffs

Death, taxes, and Montréal winning the regular season — the Victoire earned the No. 1 seed for the second time in three years. But that success hasn’t translated to the playoffs: They have yet to make a Walter Cup final, losing in the semis in both playoff appearances despite owning home-ice advantage.

An NBA and NHL Playoff update

An NBA and NHL Playoff update

An NBA and NHL Playoff update

No. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponent

No. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponent

No. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponent

The regular season is in the books and the playoff matchups are officially set ahead of postseason puck drop on Thursday. That means it’s time for the league’s innovative rule book to really shine — let’s brush up.

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

The first rule of the playoffs is to stay in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. As the first round rages on in both the NHL and NBA here’s a round-up of the eliminated teams and the squads who could be next.

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