In the PWHL regular-season finale, Toronto defeats Ottawa 5-2, denying Ottawa a playoff spot. This loss secures Minnesota the fourth playoff spot. Toronto now has the top seed and the choice to face either Minnesota or Boston in the playoffs, with Montreal claiming the second seed. The playoffs begin on Wednesday, May 8, with Toronto set to face Minnesota in the first round, a decision that has sparked anticipation and determination among the players.
PWHL Playoffs: Women's hockey takes center stage in Toronto while Knight and Poulin renew rivalry (from @AP) https://t.co/vQP2px0SCV
'Switch is on': Toronto banking on experience with adversity entering PWHL playoffs https://t.co/TtFUkaELmF
"It’s a clean slate." The PWHL’s first-ever post-season opens Wednesday night. Before the puck drops, @KrRutherford previews the four teams competing for the first Walter Cup. https://t.co/V15sIVcz3B
Oshawa punches ticket to OHL final with emphatic Game 7 victory https://t.co/i11kFKQUZs https://t.co/w39bo0Sh35
Taylor Heise on PWHL Toronto picking Minnesota to play in Round 1 of playoffs (the top team got to pick their opponent): "I think we’re really going to take that to heart...It’s going to come with a lot of animosity from us, I think." Playoffs open Wednesday. It's gonna be good.
The PWHL actually did the thing I hear so many NBA analysts and fans begging for: the top seed in the playoffs got to pick their first-round opponent. So fun! https://t.co/N7Z2CR1jrN
Playoff bound for the ladies. Toronto gets the No. 1 seed meaning they get to pick either MIN (4) or BOS (3) as their opponent. Montreal claims the second seed. Playoffs kickoff on Wednesday, May 8! https://t.co/Z4W9SwuJZC
PWHL Toronto entering playoffs on a high thanks to hard-fought win over Ottawa https://t.co/1Ps4VuUCDF https://t.co/rGHujKf5Il
From @juliatocheri - Who will Toronto choose to play in the first round of @thepwhlofficial playoffs? https://t.co/mIaH3eU1jx https://t.co/e4Qq7FDAle
Where is PWHL Boston headed for the Walter Cup playoffs? We’ll find out Monday. https://t.co/ee1KYO3ubX
Toronto has 24 hours to pick its PWHL playoff opponent. Here's who the team could choose https://t.co/Pob6G7kCs1
Spooner helps Toronto crush Ottawa's PWHL playoff hopes in regular-season finale https://t.co/VaKpiS2vZU
Spooner leads Toronto to 5-2 win over Ottawa in PWHL regular-season finale https://t.co/FM1e8Y11am https://t.co/qyWxSvT7bH
Toronto denies Ottawa a playoff berth in PWHL regular season finale, via @Mike_Ganter https://t.co/U92YWYgjga
With Ottawa's regulation loss, Minnesota clinches the fourth and final spot in the 2024 PWHL Playoffs. 👀 https://t.co/AizSPhdZVY
PWHL Ottawa, needing regulation win to clinch playoff spot, falls behind 3-2 to Toronto with 5:30 left.