Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada’s premier women’s curling championship, is set to deliver another thrilling competition featuring the nation’s top curling teams.

Kerri Einarson won her opening playoff game to setup a matchup against Rachel Homan for a place in Sunday's Scotties final.

While defending champion Rachel Homan, Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik and B.C.’s Corryn Brown secured spots early in Pool A, the three playoff teams from Pool B remained in flux heading into the final draw

Rachel Homan's curling team was virtually, if not mathematically, assured a playoff spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a fifth straight win. The defending champions and reigning world champions remained unbeaten with a 7-4 win over New Brunswick's Melissa Adams on Tuesday.

Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories upset Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson 9-6 in extra ends in Pool B action on Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.