Canada’s Einarson books playoff spot at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson yells while competing against Team Saskatchewan during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

MISSISSAUGA — Canada’s Kerri Einarson posted a 13-2 win over Nicky Kaufman of the Northwest Territories to secure a playoff spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Einarson scored four points in the second end and never trailed in the round-robin matchup at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

The four-time national women’s curling champion improved to 6-1.

Einarson is in second place in Pool A behind Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes (6-0).

Manitoba’s Beth Peterson leads Pool B at 5-0. Two more draws are scheduled for later in the day.

The top three teams in each nine-team pool will qualify for the playoffs starting Friday. The final is scheduled for Sunday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 28, 2026.

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press