Minnesota Frost Tie PWHL Finals Series with Overtime Thriller Against Ottawa Charge
Ottawa – May 22, 2025 –
The Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge battled in an enthralling game that saw the Minnesota Frost prevail with a 2-1 overtime victory. The game went into overtime after a late goal, and with Curl-Salemme scoring the overtime winner, the PWHL Finals series is now tied. This dramatic win highlights the intensity and skill of the Professional Women’s Hockey league. Further analysis will follow.
Minnesota Frost Tie PWHL Finals Series with Overtime Thriller Against Ottawa Charge
May 22, 2025
Frost Bite Back: Curl-Salemme’s Heroics Silence Ottawa Crowd
Ottawa, Ontario – In a stunning turn of events, Britta Curl-Salemme propelled the Minnesota Frost to a 2-1 overtime victory against the Ottawa Charge on thursday night. Curl-Salemme’s late-game heroics tied the best-of-five Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Finals series at 1-1, leaving a sold-out crowd of 8,206 at TD Place in stunned silence.
The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, remaining scoreless for nearly the entire regulation. Jocelyne Larocque finally broke the deadlock at 17:25 of the third period, giving Ottawa a seemingly insurmountable lead.
Late Drama: A Power Play and an Empty Net
With only 15 seconds remaining in regulation, the frost found themselves on a power play, desperately pressing with an empty net. Curl-Salemme seized the chance, scoring the equalizer and sending the game into overtime.
Overtime saw both teams trading chances, but it was Curl-Salemme who once again found the back of the net, scoring with less than four minutes left in the first overtime frame. This dramatic goal secured the win for Minnesota.
Goaltending Duel: Rooney vs. Philips
Maddie Rooney was stellar in goal for Minnesota, stopping 37 of 38 shots en route to her third win of the postseason.On the other end of the ice,Gwyneth Philips made 22 saves on 24 shots in her sixth start of the postseason.
Ottawa’s Home Ice Advantage Ends
The loss marked Ottawa’s first defeat in four games on home ice this postseason, a significant blow to their momentum.
Looking Ahead: Game Three in Minnesota
Game Three of the PWHL Finals, presented by Scotiabank, is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center. The series now shifts to Minnesota,where the Frost will look to capitalize on home-ice advantage.
Quotes from the Game
Britta Curl-Salemme’s late heroics tied the best-of-five Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Finals series at 1-1.
PWHL Finals Schedule
- game 1: Minnesota at Ottawa
- Game 2: Minnesota at Ottawa
- Game 3: Saturday, 5 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center
FAQ
- Who won Game 2 of the PWHL Finals?
- The Minnesota Frost won Game 2 against the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime.
- Where is Game 3 being played?
- Game 3 will be played at Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota.
- What time is Game 3?
- Game 3 is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday.
