The Minnesota Frost refused to go quietly in St. Paul on Friday night, storming back for a 3–1 win over the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL semifinals. The comeback victory kept the two-time defending Walter Cup champions alive and sent the series back to Montreal for a winner-take-all Game 5.
Morin Provides the Third-Period Spark
Sidney Morin took over in the third period, scoring twice to flip the script on Montreal. Her second goal came on the power play after a roughing penalty to Laura Stacey and stood up as the game-winner, with Kelly Pannek tacking on an empty-netter to close it out, according to The New York Times. The 3–1 finish completed Minnesota’s late surge in St. Paul and ensured the matchup would shift back east for a decisive Game 5.
Rooney Keeps the Frost in It
Goaltender Maddie Rooney turned away 29 shots and once again gave Minnesota a calm presence in net. “Rooney is a top goalie and gives the players a real confidence boost,” coach Ken Klee told The New York Times. Her saves late in regulation kept the Frost within striking distance long enough for the offense to finish the comeback.
Schedule, Travel and a Short Turnaround
Both teams flew from Montreal to St. Paul after Game 3, and the packed postseason schedule has them playing on back-to-back nights with at least one off day before Game 5 in Montreal, per the PWHL schedule. The deciding Game 5 is set for May 11 in Montreal, where home-ice advantage returns to the Victoire for the series finale.
What to Watch in Game 5
Minnesota heads into the rematch with the PWHL’s highest-scoring attack; the Frost led the regular season with 91 goals, a profile that will challenge Montreal’s penalty kill and test both teams’ legs late, according to Sportsnet. With the series going the distance, special teams and goaltending figure to determine who moves on Sunday in Montreal.
Game 5 has all the ingredients of a classic playoff finish: the Frost trying to keep their championship reign alive and the Victoire looking to slam the door in their own building. Fans can find broadcast and streaming information on the PWHL game center and local outlets ahead of puck drop.
