The 2026 Western Hockey League playoffs have delivered nonstop drama, dominant performances, overtime thrillers, and several surprising postseason runs as teams battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.
The WHL postseason has now reached its championship stage, with the Everett Silvertips and Prince Albert Raiders fighting for the league title in what has already become a hard-fought series. Everett currently holds a 3-1 series advantage, but the Raiders are still looking to force the matchup deeper into the schedule.
Throughout the playoffs, fans have seen explosive scoring performances from Medicine Hat, a perfect semifinal sweep from Everett, and a resilient Prince Albert team that survived several tense Eastern Conference battles to reach the final.
Below is the complete 2026 WHL Playoffs bracket, including finals schedules, semifinal results, quarterfinal matchups, and first-round scores.
2026 WHL Championship Final Schedule, Scores and Results
Everett Silvertips vs Prince Albert Raiders
Best-of-7 Series
Everett leads the series 3-1.
Game Results
- Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders 4, Everett Silvertips 2
- Game 2: Everett Silvertips 6, Prince Albert Raiders 2
- Game 3: Everett Silvertips 3, Prince Albert Raiders 2
- Game 4: Everett Silvertips 5, Prince Albert Raiders 2
Remaining Schedule
- Game 5: Friday, May 15 at Prince Albert — if necessary
- Game 6: Saturday, May 16 or Sunday, May 17 at Everett — if necessary
- Game 7: Tuesday, May 19 at Everett — if necessary
The Silvertips have taken control of the series thanks to balanced scoring and strong defensive play. Prince Albert, meanwhile, must now respond with back-to-back wins to keep its championship hopes alive.
WHL Semifinal Results and Schedule
The semifinal round featured two completely different storylines. Everett cruised through the Western Conference side with a sweep, while Prince Albert survived a high-scoring battle in the East.
Eastern Conference Semifinal
Medicine Hat Tigers vs Prince Albert Raiders
Prince Albert won the series 4-2.
Series Results
- Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders 8, Medicine Hat Tigers 3
- Game 2: Medicine Hat Tigers 5, Prince Albert Raiders 0
- Game 3: Medicine Hat Tigers 2, Prince Albert Raiders 1
- Game 4: Prince Albert Raiders 6, Medicine Hat Tigers 3
- Game 5: Prince Albert Raiders 6, Medicine Hat Tigers 3
- Game 6: Prince Albert Raiders 7, Medicine Hat Tigers 6
Prince Albert’s offense exploded late in the series, including a dramatic seven-goal effort in Game 6 to close out the Tigers and advance to the league final.
Western Conference Semifinal
Penticton Vees vs Everett Silvertips
Everett won the series 4-0.
Series Results
- April 23: Everett Silvertips 4, Penticton Vees 1
- April 25: Everett Silvertips 5, Penticton Vees 4 (2OT)
- April 27: Everett Silvertips 4, Penticton Vees 3
- April 28: Everett Silvertips 4, Penticton Vees 2
Everett dominated the series from start to finish, completing the sweep while showing why they entered the postseason as one of the favorites to win the WHL championship.
2026 WHL Quarterfinal Bracket Results
The quarterfinal round produced several sweeps and convincing performances as the top contenders separated themselves from the field.
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Medicine Hat Tigers vs Calgary Hitmen
Medicine Hat won the series 4-0.
Results
- Game 1: Medicine Hat Tigers 3, Calgary Hitmen 2
- Game 2: Medicine Hat Tigers 4, Calgary Hitmen 3
- Game 3: Medicine Hat Tigers 5, Calgary Hitmen 2
- Game 4: Medicine Hat Tigers 5, Calgary Hitmen 2
Medicine Hat controlled the pace throughout the matchup and completed one of the most convincing sweeps of the postseason.
Saskatoon Blades vs Prince Albert Raiders
Prince Albert won the series 4-0.
Results
- Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders 6, Saskatoon Blades 1
- Game 2: Prince Albert Raiders 3, Saskatoon Blades 0
- Game 3: Prince Albert Raiders 4, Saskatoon Blades 0
- Game 4: Prince Albert Raiders 5, Saskatoon Blades 3
Prince Albert dominated the Battle of Saskatchewan from the opening puck drop, overwhelming Saskatoon with physical play and consistent offense.
Western Conference Quarterfinals
Kelowna Rockets vs Everett Silvertips
Everett won the series 4-1.
Results
- Game 1: Everett Silvertips 4, Kelowna Rockets 1
- Game 2: Everett Silvertips 4, Kelowna Rockets 2
- Game 3: Everett Silvertips 4, Kelowna Rockets 1
- Game 4: Kelowna Rockets 4, Everett Silvertips 3
- Game 5: Everett Silvertips 2, Kelowna Rockets 1
Everett’s defense proved difficult to break down during the series, allowing them to eliminate Kelowna in five games.
Prince George Cougars vs Penticton Vees
Penticton won the series 4-2.
Results
- Game 1: Prince George Cougars 4, Penticton Vees 1
- Game 2: Prince George Cougars 6, Penticton Vees 2
- Game 3: Penticton Vees 5, Prince George Cougars 3
- Game 4: Penticton Vees 5, Prince George Cougars 2
- Game 5: Penticton Vees 1, Prince George Cougars 0
- Game 6: Penticton Vees 3, Prince George Cougars 2
After dropping the opening two games, Penticton stormed back with four straight victories to complete one of the biggest comeback series of the WHL playoffs.
2026 WHL Playoffs First Round Bracket
The opening round featured several sweeps, overtime finishes, and high-scoring battles across both conferences.
Eastern Conference First Round Matchups
- Prince Albert Raiders vs Red Deer Rebels
- Medicine Hat Tigers vs Regina Pats
- Edmonton Oil Kings vs Saskatoon Blades
- Calgary Hitmen vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Western Conference First Round Matchups
- Everett Silvertips vs Portland Winterhawks
- Penticton Vees vs Seattle Thunderbirds
- Prince George Cougars vs Spokane Chiefs
- Kelowna Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers
All series were played in a best-of-seven format.
2026 WHL First Round Scores and Results
Eastern Conference
Prince Albert Raiders vs Red Deer Rebels
Prince Albert won the series 4-1.
Results
- Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders 4, Red Deer Rebels 1
- Game 2: Prince Albert Raiders 6, Red Deer Rebels 0
- Game 3: Prince Albert Raiders 4, Red Deer Rebels 2
- Game 4: Red Deer Rebels 4, Prince Albert Raiders 3
- Game 5: Prince Albert Raiders 4, Red Deer Rebels 3 (AOT)
Prince Albert opened the postseason with dominant offensive performances and carried that momentum throughout the playoffs.
Medicine Hat Tigers vs Regina Pats
Medicine Hat won the series 4-1.
Results
- Game 1: Medicine Hat Tigers 6, Regina Pats 2
- Game 2: Regina Pats 4, Medicine Hat Tigers 2
- Game 3: Medicine Hat Tigers 8, Regina Pats 2
- Game 4: Medicine Hat Tigers 4, Regina Pats 2
- Game 5: Medicine Hat Tigers 5, Regina Pats 4 (AOT)
Medicine Hat showcased one of the most explosive offenses in the WHL during the opening round.
Edmonton Oil Kings vs Saskatoon Blades
Saskatoon won the series 4-2.
Results
- Game 1: Saskatoon Blades 3, Edmonton Oil Kings 2
- Game 2: Edmonton Oil Kings 4, Saskatoon Blades 3 (AOT)
- Game 3: Saskatoon Blades 4, Edmonton Oil Kings 3
- Game 4: Edmonton Oil Kings 5, Saskatoon Blades 2
- Game 5: Saskatoon Blades 4, Edmonton Oil Kings 2 (AOT)
- Game 6: Saskatoon Blades 3, Edmonton Oil Kings 2
This series produced some of the most competitive hockey of the first round, with multiple games requiring overtime.
Calgary Hitmen vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Calgary won the series 4-0.
Results
- Game 1: Calgary Hitmen 1, Brandon Wheat Kings 0 (OT)
- Game 2: Calgary Hitmen 6, Brandon Wheat Kings 5
- Game 3: Calgary Hitmen 3, Brandon Wheat Kings 1
- Game 4: Calgary Hitmen 4, Brandon Wheat Kings 2
Calgary completed the sweep behind disciplined defensive hockey and timely scoring.
Western Conference
Everett Silvertips vs Portland Winterhawks
Everett won the series 4-0.
Results
- Game 1: Everett Silvertips 8, Portland Winterhawks 1
- Game 2: Everett Silvertips 4, Portland Winterhawks 1
- Game 3: Everett Silvertips 7, Portland Winterhawks 0
- Game 4: Everett Silvertips 6, Portland Winterhawks 3
Everett immediately established itself as a championship contender with a dominant opening-round sweep.
Penticton Vees vs Seattle Thunderbirds
Penticton won the series 4-1.
Results
- Game 1: Penticton Vees 3, Seattle Thunderbirds 2 (OT)
- Game 2: Penticton Vees 4, Seattle Thunderbirds 1
- Game 3: Penticton Vees 4, Seattle Thunderbirds 3
- Game 4: Seattle Thunderbirds 4, Penticton Vees 3
- Game 5: Penticton Vees 6, Seattle Thunderbirds 3
Penticton’s scoring depth became one of the biggest stories of the early postseason rounds.
Prince George Cougars vs Spokane Chiefs
Prince George won the series 4-2.
Results
- Game 1: Prince George Cougars 6, Spokane Chiefs 3
- Game 2: Prince George Cougars 3, Spokane Chiefs 2
- Game 3: Spokane Chiefs 3, Prince George Cougars 2
- Game 4: Spokane Chiefs 4, Prince George Cougars 3 (AOT)
- Game 5: Prince George Cougars 5, Spokane Chiefs 3
- Game 6: Prince George Cougars 4, Spokane Chiefs 2
The series turned into one of the tightest matchups of the conference, featuring multiple one-goal games and overtime action.
Kelowna Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers
Kelowna won the series 4-0.
Results
- Game 1: Kelowna Rockets 3, Kamloops Blazers 1
- Game 2: Kelowna Rockets 5, Kamloops Blazers 1
- Game 3: Kelowna Rockets 7, Kamloops Blazers 4
- Game 4: Kelowna Rockets 6, Kamloops Blazers 2
Kelowna closed out the opening round with an impressive offensive display, setting up a second-round meeting with Everett.
Everett and Prince Albert One Win Away From WHL Glory
The 2026 WHL playoffs have featured nearly everything hockey fans could ask for, including overtime thrillers, comeback victories, dominant sweeps, and explosive offensive performances.
Now the focus shifts fully to the WHL Final, where Everett sits just one victory away from capturing the championship. Prince Albert still has a chance to extend the series, but the pressure continues to build as the postseason reaches its dramatic conclusion.
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