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The race is on as teams battle for position in the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs presented by SharkNinja: elite competition on the ice, electric energy in the stands and no room for error.

With the stakes at their highest, every game could be the difference between going home or keeping the dream alive in pursuit of hockey’s ultimate prize: The Walter Cup. 

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PLAYOFF FORMAT

OFFICIALLY PLAYOFF BOUND

Nothing is set yet! No seeds are locked, and the race for the fourth playoff spot is still on.

  • Boston Fleet

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  • Montréal Victoire

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  • Minnesota Frost

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The Boston Fleet: First to Clinch

Helmed by some of Team USA’s brightest stars, the Boston Fleet clinched their playoff berth on March 29, and now have their sights set on their first-ever Walter Cup.

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    Be in the stands for every thrilling moment with a Playoff Package. Save 10% off compared to single-game tickets and take advantage of our Pay-As-We-Play option.

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  • Single Game Playoff Tickets

    The Fleet are only as strong as their crew. Join them at Tsongas Center with single game playoff tickets and bring the energy only Boston can deliver. 

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  • THE OFFICIAL FLEET COLLECTION

    Wear your greens. Explore the official Boston Fleet merch collection featuring tees, jerseys, hats, hoodies, and everything you need to show your team spirit.  

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The Fleet's Finest

  • Aerin Frankel

    Frankel has reached a new level in this, her third season, notching seven shutouts for the Fleet thus far and serving as the top netminder for the USA at the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, where she compiled a 5-0 record while winning gold.

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  • Megan Keller

    This gifted defender scored the biggest goal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning the U.S. the gold medal in a 2-1 thriller over rival Canada, and she's been just as impactful with the Fleet, notching a career-high 18 points already this season.

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  • Alina Müller

    A four-time Olympian with Switzerland at the age of just 28, Müller is a key cog in the Fleet attack, having already tallied three goals and a PWHL single-season-record 17 assists so far this season while serving as Boston's alternate captain.

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  • Haley Winn

    This first-year defender out of Clarkson is, remarkably, leading the entire PWHL in time on ice/game amongst all skaters at 27:03 per outing. She was just as durable in Milano Cortina as a huge part of Team USA's gold medal-winning squad.

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Fleet Playoff Content

  • FLEET FIRST TO CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH WITH 4-2 WIN OVER REIGNING CHAMPIONS

    ST. PAUL, MN – The Boston Fleet became the fastest team in history to secure their spot in the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs with their 13th regulation win of the season, scoring four goals to Minnesota’s two to take down the two-time Champions in the penul...

The Montréal Victoire: In for All Three Seasons

With veteran leadership and unfinished business, the Victoire are on the hunt for a PWHL Walter Cup win three years in the making.

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    Be in the stands for every thrilling moment with a Playoff Package. Save 10% off compared to single-game tickets and take advantage of our Pay-As-We-Play option.

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  • Single Game Playoff Tickets

    Join the Victoire in the stands when it matters most—get your single game playoff tickets today and cheer the team on to victory!

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  • Official Victoire Gear

    Rep the Victoire in style with official merch that’s bold enough for game day and versatile enough for any day. 

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Victoire Players to Watch

  • Ann-Renée Desbiens

    The reigning PWHL Goaltender of the Year, Desbiens is having another vintage season for the Victoire, leading the league with a miniscule 1.08 GAA (including seven shutouts) through her first 23 games played.

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  • Abby Roque

    Roque has scored a career-high 20 points through 26 games in this, her first season with Montréal after two years in New York. The former U.S. National Team player out of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan now has 50 career points.

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  • Hayley Scamurra

    A skillful forward out of Buffalo, Scamurra was an important part of the United States' gold medal-performance in Milano Cortina and is having the best season of her three-year PWHL career with 13 points in 27 games.

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  • Laura Stacey

    The heart of the Victoire's attack, especially with legendary teammate Marie-Philip Poulin out with injury, Stacey has 21 points through 27 games this season and seems to be in the middle of every big moment for Montréal.

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Victoire Playoff Content

The Minnesota Frost: Looking for a Three-peat

Fueled by the highest-scoring offense in the league, the Frost are chasing their third straight PWHL Walter Cup.

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    Be in the stands for every thrilling moment with a Playoff Package. Save 10% off compared to single-game tickets and take advantage of our Pay-As-We-Play option.

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  • Single Game Playoff Tickets

    The Frost are ready, are you? Get your single game playoff tickets today and be in the stands as the Frost chase back-to-back-to-back Walter Championship wins.

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  • The Official Frost Collection

    Frost fans have a lot to be proud of. Rep the two-time champs in style with the Minnesota Frost’s collection of official tees, jerseys, hoodies, and more.


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Frost Names to Know

  • Kendall Cooper

    A rookie defender out of Quinnipiac, this two-way player with a knack for passing leads all first-year players in the PWHL with 14 assists through 26 games.

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  • Taylor Heise

    The first draft pick in PWHL history back in 2023, Heise's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since. The back-to-back Walter Cup champion has already compiled a career-high 27 points this season through 26 games.

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  • Kelly Pannek

    Another two-time champion in Minnesota, the always solid Pannek is having a breakout season with the Frost, leading the entire league in scoring through 26 games (14G/15A).

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  • Grace Zumwinkle

    A strong forward who is local to Minnesota, Zumwinkle is another Frost player having a career season (12G/9A through 26 games) as she seeks her third straight PWHL Walter Cup.

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ONE SPOT LEFT TO CLINCH

Anything can, and does, happen in the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs, so be sure you’re ready by securing your tickets early. Take advantage of fully refundable deposits if your team doesn't make the playoffs and a convenient Pay-As-We-Play option and get your Playoff Package today!

  • Ottawa Charge

  • TORONTO SCEPTRES

  • NEW YORK SIRENS

  • VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES

THE PLAYOFF PUSH

The line between in and out is razor thin. Meet the players rising to the moment to help their team earn that last spot.

  • Gwyneth Philips, Charge

    Philips, the star goaltender for Ottawa, was named the 2025 PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP despite her team losing in the finals. As a rookie, she achieved a 1.23 GAA, .952 save percentage, and 257 saves over the 2025 playoffs, and she's had another great campaign this season.

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  • Renata Fast, Sceptres

    The 2025 PWHL Defender of the Year, Fast has been hurt for parts of this season, which has hurt her stats and the Sceptres in general. But she's healthy now and one of the game's best players, especially with the playoff-chasing pressure turned up.

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  • Sarah Fillier, Sirens

    Last season's PWHL Rookie of the Year, the former No. 1 overall pick out of Princeton is doing her thing once again, compiling 20 points through 25 games as she fights to keep the Sirens' playoff chances alive.

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  • Sophie Jaques, Goldeneyes

    A two-time PWHL Walter Cup champion with Minnesota, Jaques joined the Goldeneyes for this season and made a mark immediately with her classic two-way play from the blueline.

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STAY IN THE KNOW

Follow us on social media for up-to-the-minute standings shifts, clinching and elimination scenarios, and game-day updates.

We'll share full details on where to watch the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs soon. Until then, tune in to the games that will decide which team will earn the final playoff spot.

WHERE TO WATCH

THE GOLD PLAN

Your team is out? There's still plenty to play for. Check out the PWHL's Gold Plan:

The first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft will be determined by Gold Plan Points, an innovation used to encourage competitive play by all teams throughout the full regular-season. Once a team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the standings points earned (using the league's 3-2-1-0 system) in their remaining regular-season games are classified as Gold Plan points, earning them progress toward the top pick in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft. The team with the most Gold Plan points will hold the first selection in each round of the 2026 Entry Draft. The remainder of the draft order of selection will be determined by Gold Plan points among non-playoff teams and playoff results for the four teams who qualify. If new teams are added through expansion, the final draft order of selection for all picks following the first overall selection will be confirmed at a later date.

2026 DRAFT ORDER OF SELECTION (GOLD PLAN) STANDINGS

Updated through April 14, 2026

Draft Order

Team

Gold Plan Points

Elimination Date

Games Remaining

1.

Seattle Torrent

n/a

April 14

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