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The Professional Women's Hockey League announced an expansion team in San Jose, revealing colors drawn from the city’s flag and highlighting the surge in girls' hockey participation across the United States.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime during Game 7 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal, and the team will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its expansion to San Jose, California, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his availability.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add a San Jose franchise for the 2026‑27 season, joining a Bay Area scene that already hosts successful NWSL and WNBA teams, while the league seeks a more balanced footprint across North America.