Team Einarson
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Einarson and Lawes advance to Scotties 1-2 playoff
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Kerri Einarson's Team Canada defeated Beth Peterson's Manitoba squad 8-5 in a Page 1-2 qualifier at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026. Kaitlyn Lawes's Manitoba team edged Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink 8-6 in the other qualifier. The winners will face off Saturday for a direct path to the final.
The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario, kicks off as the final championship before the Olympics, with top team Homan absent for preparations. Young and rookie squads view it as a free hit to gain experience without intense pressure. Team Einarson enters as favorites after four straight titles from 2020 to 2023.