Friday, May 9, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Coca-Cola Coliseum
WATCH LIVE: Prime Video (Canada), FanDuel Sports Network North, NESN+, PWHL YouTube & thepwhl.com (U.S. / International)
Daniella Ponticelli (Play-by-Play), Becky Kellar (Analyst), Rob Pizzo (Reporter)
MINNESOTA FROST (4)
Top Scorers: Britta Curl-Salemme & Katy Knoll (1G each)
Top Goalie: Nicole Hensley, 0-1, 3.08 GAA, .919 SV%
Series Stats: PP 1/2 (50%) PK 2/3 (66.7%)
TORONTO SCEPTRES (2)
Top Scorers: Julia Gosling (2G) & Hannah Miller (2A)
Top Goalie: Kristen Campbell: 1-0, 2.00 GAA, .923 SV%
Series Stats: PP 1/3 (33.3%) PK 1/2 (50%)
2025 PWHL PLAYOFFS: TORONTO LEADS BEST-OF-FIVE SERIES 1-0
Game 1 at TOR: 3-2 TOR | Game 2 - May 9 at TOR | Game 3 - May 11 at MIN | Game 4 - May 14 at MIN | Game 5 - May 17 at TOR
2024-25 SEASON SERIES: MINNESOTA WON 11-7 IN POINTS (TORONTO WON 8-4 IN 2024)
Dec. 7 at TOR: 6-3 MIN | Jan. 28 at MIN: 4-3 MIN (SO) | Feb. 11 at TOR: 3-2 TOR (OT) | Feb. 23 at MIN: 2-1 TOR | Mar. 9 at TOR: 2-1 MIN (OT) | Mar. 30 at MIN: 5-2 MIN
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Wednesday was the sixth all-time playoff matchup between Minnesota and Toronto. It was the first time both teams scored multiple goals in a postseason game versus each other.
The Frost had 19 penalty minutes in Game 1, their most in any game in team history (regular season or playoffs). The total includes a five-minute major and game misconduct (10 minutes) assessed to Britta Curl-Salemme, who will be out of tonight’s lineup serving a one-game suspension.
Brooke McQuigge recorded six hits in just 14:49 of ice time in Game 1. She is the only PWHL player to record at least six hits in a playoff game in fewer than 15 minutes of ice time.
Liz Schepers has a two-game playoff point streak carrying over from last season (1G, 1A). She also recorded two assists in the Frost’s final game of the regular season against Boston.
The Frost’s Toronto contingent saw a great turnout of support Wednesday, with McQuigge (6), Sophie Jaques (10) and Claire Thompson (10) sourcing extra tickets from teammates to accommodate their large, local fan base of family and friends.
The parents of Denisa Křīžovā traveled a little further than the locals, coming from Czechia for Game 1. Miroslav and Romana Křīžovā traveled a little over 4,200 miles to see their daughter play for the first time professionally. They had previously traveled to the United States to watch Denisa at Northeastern but had not seen a Frost game in person until Wednesday.
The Sceptres scored the first three goals of Game 1 against Minnesota. Toronto was up 3-0 or better in two games during the regular season (3-0 on Feb. 19 at NY, 4-0 on Mar. 6 vs. MTL).
Julia Gosling recorded multiple goals in the win, including a power-play goal and her first-ever at even strength. The last time the Sceptres rookie scored two goals was Feb. 19, and both were on the power play. The only other PWHL player to record at least two goals with one power-play goal in a playoff game was Minnesota’s Taylor Heise on May 17, 2024, in Game 5 against Toronto.
Blayre Turnbull, who opened the scoring for Toronto in Game 1, has recorded at least two shots on a goal and one hit in all six of her career PWHL playoff games. That is the longest such streak in PWHL postseason history.
Hannah Miller recorded two assists in Game 1 and leads the Sceptres in all-time playoff points with five (1G, 4A) in six games.
Renata Fast led all skaters in Game 1 with seven shots on goal. The defender was one of 14 Sceptres to record a shot on goal, where the Frost had 11 players.
Toronto holds the league’s second-best record when scoring the game’s first goal at 9-1-3-1, including playoffs. Minnesota ranks sixth with an 8-4-2-4 record when scoring first.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“We are excited for the game tonight. We liked the way we responded in Game 1 especially being down. Toronto is a great team, and they came to play, and we expect the same tonight. This is playoff hockey, and we need to be ready when the puck drops. Their building always has great energy, and we are excited for the challenge tonight.” - Frost Head Coach Ken Klee.
“So excited to get going for Game 2! I thought we played an awesome team game in Game 1, and we are looking forward to building on that and bringing the same energy tonight. Can’t wait to see all the fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum!” - Sceptres defender Kali Flanagan.
FRIDAY’S GAME: It’s Game 2 of the PWHL Playoffs, presented by SharkNinja, at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Canadian Tire’s ‘My Team, My Sign’ returns for fans to show their love for their favourite team and players, fans can be on the lookout for the Scotiabank Seat Upgrade and Aeroplan Lucky Row activations once the puck drops, and Factor Meals returns tonight to treat guests to a take-home giveaway. Fans can also get their PWHL gear, including the new lululemon collaboration only available in-venue. PWHL Advisory Board member and legendary sports icon, Billie Jean King, will be in the house to take in her first playoff action of the season.
In addition to broadcast coverage exclusively on Prime Video (Canada), tonight’s game will be broadcast in the U.S. by FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, NESN+, and on various stations distributed in partnership with Gray Media (Peachtree Sports Network, Palmetto Sports Network, Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment Network, Matrix Midwest, The Wax Sports), Scripps Sports (Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas, Boise and Twin Falls), and the Sinclair Broadcast Group (Seattle). Internationally, the game will be distributed by NOVA Prime in Czechia and Slovakia.