News and Notes from Monday, May 18th, 2026
News
- Boston Fleet forward Hannah Brandt announced her retirement.
- Brandt is two time Olympic Medalist with Team USA (2018 – Gold, 2022 – Silver), 5-time World Championship Medalist (3 – Gold, 2 – Silver), and previously played for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the NWHL before coming to the PWHL to play for the Fleet all three seasons.
- In the PWHL, Montreal Victoire forward and captain Marie-Philip Poulin would be named PWHL Player of the Week.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Montreal Victoire v. Ottawa Charge – 6p ET – Game 3 (PWHL)
- In Ottawa, the Victoire look to claim their first PWHL championship with a win over the Charge. Following scoreless first and second periods, Hayley Scamurra scored her second of the postseason to put Montreal up 1-0 but then Ottawa tied the contest when Peyton Kemp got her first career postseason goal. Then, Rebecca Leslie netted her fourth of the playoffs to give the Charge the 2-1 win and stave off elimination.
Montreal Canadiens v. Buffalo Sabres – 730p ET – Game 7
- In Buffalo, it’s a win or go home scenario as the Sabres take on the Canadiens to head to the Eastern Conference Final. In the first, Montreal took the 1-0 lead when Phillip Danault scored his first foal of the postseason and then Zachary Bolduc scored a power play goal, his third goal of the postseason, to give the Canadiens the 2-0 lead. In the second, Jordan Greenway scored his second of the playoffs to put Buffalo on the board. In the third, Rasmus Dahlin netted his fourth to tie the game for the Sabres. In overtime, Alex Newhook scored the game winner, his seventh of the postseason, as the Canadiens defeated the Sabres 3-2 to win the series and now head to the Eastern Conference Final to face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Today’s Games
- No Games Scheduled
Noteworthy in Hockey
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Pressure, Punishment, and Presidents (SportsNet)
- Oak View Group’s Impact On The PWHL Continues To Grow (The Hockey News)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Habs & Sabres Game 7 Tonight ft. Shayna Goldman & Michael Augello (Daily Faceoff)
- Color of Hockey: South Asian women thrive at Apna Elite Camp (NHL)
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