A look at all the action from the 2026 WHL Playoffs.
Welcome to this edition of the 2026 WHL Playoffs daily recap. Every day, The Hockey News' WHL team will provide a summary of all the games that happened the night before. Here is the recap for April 1, 2026.
Everett Silvertips 6, Portland Winterhawks 3
Everett Wins Series 4-0
The Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy are off to the second round. The Everett Silvertips completed the sweep on Wednesday thanks to a 6-3 Game 4 win over the Portland Winterhawks. Zackary Shantz scored the series winner while also finishing with two assists in the victory.
Seattle Thunderbirds 4, Penticton Vees 3
Penticton Leads Series 3-1
The Seattle Thunderbirds stayed alive on Wednesday as they picked up a close 4-3 win in Game 4. Seattle built up a 4-0 lead and was able to hold on as Penticton came back in the third period. Coster Dunn's second-period goal stood up as the winner, while Marek Sklenicka was virtually unbeatable in net as he made 50 saves.
Spokane Chiefs 3, Prince George Cougars 2
Prince George Leads Series 3-1
The Spokane Chiefs picked up their first win of the series thanks to a 3-2 Game 4 victory. Gavin Burcar picked up the game-winner in the second while Tyus Sparks, Logan Wormald and Will McIsaac all had six shots on net. As for Carter Esler, he had a strong night in goal with 23 saves on 25 shots.
Spokane Chiefs (Photo Credit: Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs/WHL)Kelowna Rockets 6, Kamloops Blazers 2
Kelowna Wins Series 4-0
The Kelowna Rockets picked up the sweep on Wednesday thanks to a 6-2 Game 4 victory. Vojtech Cihar once again stepped up with two goals while Dawson Gerwing scored the series winner. Harrison Boettiger also had a busy night in net as he made 31 saves in the win.
Red Deer Rebels 4, Prince Albert Raiders 3
Prince Albert Leads Series 3-1
The Red Deer Rebels picked up their first win of the playoffs at the right time as they defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 in Game 4. Matthew Kondro was a star for the Rebels as he stopped 35 of the 38 shots he faced. As for the game-winner, that was delivered by Kalder Varga, who scored early in the third on the power play.
Medicine Hat Tigers 4, Regina Pats 2
Medicine Hat Leads Series 3-1
The Medicine Hat Tigers picked up their third win of the first round on Wednesday thanks to a 4-2 victory in Game 4. Liam Ruck picked up the winner while Andrew Basha recorded two primary assists. In net for the Tigers was Carter Casey, who recorded 28 saves on 30 shots in the victory.
Edmonton Oil Kings 5, Saskatoon Blades 2
Series Tied 2-2
The Edmonton Oil Kings picked up a huge win, tying the series in Game 4. Wednesday was the Miroslav Holinka, as he scored a hat trick while recording eight shots on net. Lukas Sawchyn also had a big night as he scored the game-winner while recording two assists.
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