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PWHL Playoff Dreams Fade: Seattle & Vancouver Face Elimination
14 Apr
Summary
- Seattle and Vancouver face elimination from playoff contention.
- A regulation win is crucial for Seattle to extend playoff hopes.
- The 'Gold Plan' system impacts draft order for eliminated teams.
As of April 14, 2026, the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes are facing imminent elimination from PWHL playoff contention. Their matchup on Tuesday night is pivotal, as one or both teams will be mathematically removed from the playoff picture.
Seattle requires a regulation win to maintain any hope of reaching the postseason. The Vancouver Goldeneyes, conversely, need any victory—regulation, overtime, or shootout—to stay in the hunt. A win by either team in overtime or a shootout would result in the elimination of both.
This scenario underscores the significance of the PWHL's 'Gold Plan.' Once a team is eliminated, their remaining games contribute to a draft order points race. The team accumulating the most points post-elimination earns the first overall pick in the PWHL Draft, a system that has seen the New York Sirens secure the top selection in the past two seasons.
