It's a very similar picture to what it was last year for the Calgary Inferno: after a great first half of the season, they faltered late, losing their grip on first place in the final two weekends of the season. Like last year, Montreal went on a tear and took advantage, quickly becoming the team to beat in the CWHL.
Unlike last year, however, the Inferno went to Markham, encountered a red-hot Charline Labonte and were absolutely stymied on offense en route to missing the Clarkson Cup Final. This season, it's a little bit different; they have the chance to redeem themselves in the playoffs, on their own ice.