In a game that well could've been etched in stone as a goalie duel, Aerin Frankel emerged with a decidedly powerful 41-save performance to give Boston a clean 2-0 win over Minnesota on Sunday. Theresa Schafzahl lit the lamp with an exquisite back-hand shot, followed by Gigi Marvin, who tucked in an empty-netter, securing a victory for Boston, as per CBS News Minnesota.
Frankel's shutout magic, allowing one goal with a monstrous 70 saves in her last two appearances, has sparked a turnaround for Boston. Following a disappointing double loss to New York and Ottawa in the previous week, the team's record now stands improved at 6-4-2-0. It was reported by MPR News that, who had opened her career goal tally in the game's dying moments, had never hit the back of the net before this clinically executed empty-net finish.
The goal that got the ball rolling came from Schafzahl midway through the second period. Jamie Lee Rattray deftly poked a pass to Susanna Tapani, who then dropped it back to Schafzahl for her precise back-hand finish, putting Boston in the driver's seat with 11:21 left in the period, as noted by CBS News Minnesota.
On the flip side, Minnesota is grappling with issues up front, having netted only one goal across two consecutive losses, including last Sunday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Montreal. MPR News relayed Marvin's historical personal achievement, with her first career goal being the empty-netter that sealed the deal for Boston, undoubtedly a moment she'll look back on with a broad grin.
