Curling Playoffs

Einarson and Lawes advance in Scotties playoffs

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Canada's Kerri Einarson and Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes won their Page 1-2 qualifying games at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Friday, setting up a provincial showdown for a spot in Sunday's final. Einarson defeated Manitoba's Beth Peterson 8-5, while Lawes edged Nova Scotia's Christina Black 8-6 in a tense 10-end battle. The winner of Saturday's matchup will represent Canada at the world women's curling championship in Calgary.