# Toronto vs Ottawa for the FINAL Playoff Spot: PWHL Final Day Showdown

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Podcast: [At Even Strength: A Women's Hockey Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/at-even-strength-a-women-s-hockey-podcast-7611881)
Published: 2026-04-25T15:29:17+00:00
Episode link: https://AtEvenStrengthPod.transistor.fm/14
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## Resource

At Even Strength Ep. 4.25 | PWHL Playoff Race, Standings Drama, and Game of the Week Breakdown The playoff race comes down to the final day, and Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner are breaking down all the action! Who will clinch the crucial fourth PWHL playoff spot—Ottawa Charge or Toronto Scepters? Is Montreal Victoire holding on to first place, and what does that mean for playoff matchups? We analyze game-changing performances from players like Reagan Kirk, dig deep into coaching decisions, and highlight the suspenseful gold plan lottery. Get insights on Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, New York Sirens, Seattle Torrent, and Vancouver Golden Eyes as the regular season wraps up. Don’t miss our preview of the definitive Ottawa vs. Toronto showdown, plus expert analysis on league growth, officiating, and the intense PWHL 3-2-1-0 points race. 00:00 Playoff standings discussion 03:23 Analyzing New York Sirens season 07:50 Troy Ryan's important season 12:14 Discussing Toronto's hockey players 14:53 Boston vs. Ottawa game recap 18:25 Promoting newsletters and subscriptions 22:46 Deciding playoff home advantage 24:03 Season finale playoff excitement 29:55 Reflecting on a tough game 31:48 Discussing top defensive player picks 36:25 Coaching changes for Ottawa game 39:13 Ottawa's season performance highlights 41:23 Comparing Ottawa and Toronto stats 44:24 Wrapping up the podcast episode Subscribe for more passionate, insider women’s hockey coverage! Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social At Even Strength on TikTok 📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_pod Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ Black Rosie Media: Olympi…

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