The game took place early Tuesday in Laval, Quebec. This win marks Poulin’s first career playoff goal in the PWHL.

The match was intense, with both teams combining for 90 shots and going without a regulation goal. Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to secure a shutout for the Victoire.

Poulin’s dramatic shot came six periods into the game. She appeared to be limping and in pain at times, but it did not affect her performance when it mattered most.

The series is now tied at 1-1. The Frost had previously won Game 1 on Saturday, 5-4, also in overtime.

This was notable as it marked the seventh consecutive playoff game requiring overtime for the Frost. They are no strangers to high-pressure situations.

Maddie Rooney, goalie for the Frost, made 51 saves in the loss. Despite her efforts, her team could not find the back of the net.

Next Steps:

• Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Thursday at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme served a one-game suspension during this match.
• The outcome of Game 3 will be critical for both teams as they vie for a spot in the finals.

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Laura Stacey made history by scoring the first-ever postseason hat trick in PWHL history. Jincy Roese scored the game-winning goal just 4:30 into overtime.

The match drew an impressive crowd of 9,364 fans. Minnesota now leads the best-of-five semifinal series 1-0.

Maddie Rooney played a crucial role for Minnesota, making 21 saves. Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 24 shots for Montréal.

This game featured nine total goals, marking it as the second highest-scoring playoff contest in PWHL history. Notably, Minnesota’s last six playoff games have been decided in overtime.

Jincy Roese expressed her pride in joining the team, stating, “Joining the Frost, it’s really been an honor. This is a great group of girls, and it’s a privilege to be on this team and to get to compete with them.”

Laura Stacey emphasized the team’s motivation, saying they want to win not just for themselves but also for their city and fans: “We love playing in front of our fans… we also want to do it for the city and the fans.”

Looking ahead, Game 2 will take place on May 5 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT at Place Bell. The Frost will aim to build on this historic momentum as they continue their playoff journey.

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