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Einarson Claims Fifth Title at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

2/3/2026

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Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 4-3 in an extra end to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario.
The victory is Einarson's fifth Canadian national title and her first since 2023.
Kaitlyn Lawes had not reached the Scotties final since 2015, and errors in the final contributed to her loss.
Kerri Einarson and her team will represent Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championship in March.

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Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 4-3 in an extra end to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario.
The victory is Einarson's fifth Canadian national title and her first since 2023.
Kaitlyn Lawes had not reached the Scotties final since 2015, and errors in the final contributed to her loss.
Kerri Einarson and her team will represent Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championship in March.