Upsets and Playoff Pushes Heat Up | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Calgary Wild stunned league-leading Ottawa with a 4-3 thriller, fueled by Serita Thurton’s two goals, Kahli Johnson’s first-half strike, and Katelin Talbert’s clutch saves. Vancouver Rise surged into playoff contention with a 2-1 win over Halifax, thanks to Jessica De Filippo’s double and her league-leading tally. Montreal Roses dominated AFC Toronto 2-0 under interim coach Maryse Bard-Martel, led by Anna Karpenko’s stellar shutout. With five teams now in the playoff hunt, the race heats up: Vancouver faces tough road odds against Ottawa, while Montreal hosts Calgary in a must-watch showdown…