The worst thing about the Professional Women’s Hockey League playoffs is the length. The growing number of followers this fine creation of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is attracting would much prefer a best-of-seven series to these best-of-fives.

Ottawa's rise to a team that’s two wins away from winning the Walter Cup began with a trade deadline that many viewed as a head-scratcher.

Britta Curl-Salemme scored the tying goal in the final minute of regulation, then potted the game-winner in the extra period.