Winnipeg targets division crown; playoff picture coming into focus
TORONTO – The following scenarios are in play this week.
EAST DIVISION
- TOR WIN/TIE = TOR clinches postseason berth
WEST DIVISION
- WPG WIN/TIE or SSK LOSS/TIE = WPG claims division title; earns the right to host the Western Final at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- SSK WIN = SSK secures home playoff game
PLAYOFF PICTURE
- In Week 17, Montreal clinched the East Division title for the first time since 2012, earning the right to host the Eastern Final at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 9 at 3 p.m. ET.
- In Week 17, Winnipeg secured a playoff berth for an eighth consecutive season.
- In Week 18, Ottawa locked up a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2018.
- In Week 18, BC booked its ticket to the Playoffs for the third straight season.
- In Week 18, Saskatchewan advanced to the postseason for the first time since 2021.
- In Week 18, crossover scenarios in either direction were exhausted
SCHEDULE – THANKSGIVING WEEKEND PRESENTED BY PUROLATOR
- Fri., Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET | TOR at WPG
- Sat., Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. ET | EDM at CGY
- Sat., Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. ET | BC at SSK
- Mon., Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. ET | OTT at MTL
