Hockey News: Playoff Updates

May 13, 2026, 22:47
CanadaSports

Introduction

Many hockey teams played important games. There are big changes in the PWHL and the NHL.

Main Body

In the PWHL, Montreal Victoire beat Minnesota Frost 2-1. Now, Montreal and Ottawa will play in the final. Both teams are from Canada. The game started late because five players were sick. In the NHL East, Buffalo Sabres beat Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Now, both teams have two wins. They will play again in Buffalo. In the NHL West, Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim Ducks 3-2. Vegas now has three wins. Anaheim has two wins. Vegas can win the series in the next game.

Conclusion

Two Canadian teams will play in the PWHL final. The NHL East is equal. Vegas is close to winning in the West.

Learning

πŸ† Talking about Winning

In the text, we see a common way to say who won a game:

[Team A] beat [Team B]

  • Montreal Victoire beat Minnesota Frost
  • Buffalo Sabres beat Montreal Canadiens

Wait! Don't confuse beat with win.

β†’ Use beat when you name the opponent (the other team). β†’ Use win when you talk about the prize or the game.

Examples from the text:

  • Vegas beat Anaheim. (Correct)
  • Vegas can win the series. (Correct)
  • Vegas won Anaheim. (Wrong!)

Quick List: Game Words

  • Final β†’\rightarrow The last game.
  • Series β†’\rightarrow A group of games.
  • Equal β†’\rightarrow Same score or same number of wins.

Vocabulary Learning

hockey
a sport played on ice with sticks and a puck
Example:Many people enjoy watching hockey on television.
team
a group of people working together
Example:Our team practiced every afternoon after school.
played
performed a game or activity
Example:They played soccer in the park yesterday.
important
of great value or significance
Example:It is important to finish your homework on time.
games
activities for fun or competition
Example:The children spent the afternoon playing games.
big
large in size or amount
Example:The stadium was a big place for the championship.
changes
alterations or modifications
Example:There were many changes to the school schedule.
beat
win against someone in a game
Example:She beat her opponent by a score of 3-2.
final
last or concluding
Example:The final match will decide the winner of the tournament.
game
an activity with rules and competition
Example:The game lasted for two hours.
started
began to happen
Example:The game started at 7 p.m.
late
after the expected time
Example:He was late for the meeting because of traffic.
players
people who participate in a sport
Example:The players warmed up before the match.
sick
not healthy; ill
Example:She stayed home because she felt sick.
wins
successes or victories
Example:The team celebrated its wins after the game.
series
a set of related games or events
Example:The playoff series lasted several weeks.
next
following in order or time
Example:The next game will be played in Buffalo.
equal
the same in amount or value
Example:Both teams had an equal number of wins.
close
near or near to winning
Example:The team is close to winning the championship.
winning
achieving victory
Example:Her winning streak lasted for five games.