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3 Takeaways from the PWHL this week: Is the Gold Plan format right?

3 Takeaways from the PWHL this week: Is the Gold Plan format right?Vancouver knocked off Seattle this weekend, but it brought some rare meaningless points in the PWHL standings.

Canadiens’ young core will be leaned on during Stanley Cup playoffs

Canadiens’ young core will be leaned on during Stanley Cup playoffsThe Montreal Canadiens have not won a playoff round since their run to the 2021 Stanley Cup final.

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford says he knew Quinn Hughes wouldn’t re-sign in Vancouver

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford says he knew Quinn Hughes wouldn’t re-sign in VancouverThe Canucks comitted to a full rebuild and knew that Quinn Hughes was not going to be a part of the future.

Goldeneyes place Gabby Rosenthal on long-term injured reserve

Goldeneyes place Gabby Rosenthal on long-term injured reserveRosenthal’s LTIR move brings three extra corresponding roster transcactions for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the final few days of the regular season.

How many more scoring titles will Connor McDavid win?

How many more scoring titles will Connor McDavid win? Connor McDavid claimed the 2025-26 regular season scoring title with 138 points, but how many more Art Ross Trophies could he win?

Vegas Golden Knights clinch Pacific Division title

Vegas Golden Knights clinch Pacific Division titleThe Vegas Golden Knights’ points total would likely not have them among the playoff teams in the Eastern Conference.

Islanders sign Quinn Finley to two-year, entry-level contract

Islanders sign Quinn Finley to two-year, entry-level contractThe New York Islanders will look to 2026-27 after wrapping up the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night.

Hilary Knight named to Time 100 most influential people of 2026

Hilary Knight named to Time 100 most influential people of 2026Knight is one of three women’s athletes to crack the list, alongside Alysia Liu and Chloe Kim.

Torrent officially eliminated from 2026 PWHL playoff contention

Torrent officially eliminated from 2026 PWHL playoff contentionSeattle set a new league record for total losses in its inaugural campaign.

Canada’s Mark Carney, Finland’s Alexander Stubb skate with Ottawa Charge

Canada’s Mark Carney, Finland’s Alexander Stubb skate with Ottawa ChargeMark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a majority government on Monday and the Prime Minister hit the ice with Finland’s Alex Stubb on Tuesday.