The international "break" is only a break from the PWHL, while several of its players are off to Utica, NY, to play for their countries in the Women's World Championship. Who will be taking part, and what can we expect to see from them? When the PWHL resumes, there will be a five-game sprint to the playoffs -- will Boston be in or out?

As the trade deadline approached, we got two large deals, both involving Ottawa as they try to grab that playoff spot that they're chasing. Boston made a great deal and got a fan favourite out of Ottawa, while Montreal filled a need by trading a forward for a defender. Injury woes continue to plague a couple of teams, with Marie-Philip Poulin remaining out, and Loren Gabel unfortunately hurt in the PWHL Takeover game in Detroit.

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This week I'll wrap up my trip to Toronto where I saw two great games, we'll look at the upcoming PWHL Takeover Weekend, the Duel at the Top at the Bell Centre, and some player updates. Also, the physicality of the games in Toronto brought up an important subject in player safety and how to use contact. Laura Stacey addressed the Brittany Howard hit on Catherine Daoust, and we have just found out she has been suspended one game. Also: who was the draft steal for each team?

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Joining me this week is Chris Sinclair to discuss the playoff format and the Gold Plan that the PWHL has put in place, and just how competitive are those top four spots? Is it starting to look like a two-team race?

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The PWHL season reaches the quarter mark and Boston, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Minnesota, and Ottawa are packed tight in the standings! Is Poulin the best ever? Will Hilary Knight score? First goals, first wins, first shootout in history! Players also get ready for the All-Star Showcase! Please subscribe and send along any questions or feedback you might have. Thank you for support!

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More great action this week in the PWHL! Welcome to the third episode of our podcast discussing the league and all of the action on and off the ice for Team Boston, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Minnesota, and Ottawa! Please subscribe and send along any questions or feedback you might have. Thank you for support!

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