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Vancouver Bows Out of PWHL Playoff Race as Gardiner Nets Record Four in OT Win

Attention turns to the PWHL's Gold Plan, where Vancouver chases draft points with top prospect Caroline Harvey expected to headline the 2026 class.

Overview

  • Vancouver beat Seattle 6-5 in overtime on Saturday, yet the Goldeneyes were knocked out because they needed a regulation win to stay alive.
  • Jenn Gardiner scored four goals, the first such game in PWHL history, and ended it 52 seconds into overtime for Vancouver.
  • The PWHL’s Gold Plan now decides draft order for eliminated teams, awarding 3 points for regulation wins, 2 for overtime wins and 1 for overtime losses.
  • With both teams out, Seattle holds a one-point Gold Plan lead over Vancouver as each closes the season against playoff-bound opponents.
  • The elimination caps a shaky inaugural year for Vancouver marked by Sarah Nurse’s early injury, poor road results, weak special teams and muted scoring despite marquee signings.