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Sceptres Waste Chance to Take Back Playoff Spot, Now Sit in Hope to Not Be Ousted
Allyson Simpson scored 2:42 into overtime as New York ended its playoff hopes and kept Toronto two points behind Ottawa.
- Allyson Simpson scored at 2:42 in overtime as the New York Sirens defeated the Toronto Sceptres 1-0 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, ending New York's postseason hopes.
- Entering Tuesday, the Sceptres needed a regulation win to overtake the Ottawa Charge for the final playoff spot but struggled offensively, recording just four shots through 20 minutes and 10 through 40 minutes.
- Sirens goalie Kayle Osborne stopped 21 shots to secure the shutout, while Sceptres netminder Raygan Kirk made 32 saves in the tight contest.
- Toronto remained one point behind the Ottawa Charge for the final playoff spot and must wait for Wednesday's outcome of the Charge's game against the Boston Fleet to determine playoff fate.
- Both teams conclude their regular seasons on Saturday: the Sceptres visit the Ottawa Charge while the Sirens travel to the Boston Fleet for their respective finales.
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Sceptres waste chance to take back playoff spot, now sit in hope to not be ousted
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Sirens officially eliminated from 2026 PWHL playoff contention - Daily Faceoff
While some things change, others stay the same. After failing to beat the Toronto Sceptres in regulation on Tuesday night, the New York Sirens were officially eliminated from contention for the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs. It marks the third season in a row that the Sirens have failed to reach the PWHL postseason, making them the only member of the original six franchises to accomplish this disappointing feat. That means New York is inserted into t…
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